Increasing order of stability of resonance structures:

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Step 1: Evaluating Stability of Resonance Structures
1. Neutral/Complete octet is best.
2. Charges on appropriate EN atoms.
3. Greater number of covalent bonds.

Step 2: Analyzing structures
- (A): Complete octets and neutral-like nitrogen resonance.
- (B): Charged zwitterion.
- (C, D): Structures with oxygen charges.

Step 3: Increasing Order of Stability
Increasing order means Least Stable  Most Stable.
(C) < (D) < (B) < (A).

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