Which is a more stable conjugate base in the following pair of structures? Provide the basis for your answer.

• A. Structure I is the more stable conjugate base due to the inductive effect caused by the neighboring F atoms.
• B. Structure I is the more stable conjugate base due to its larger size.
• C. Structure II is the more stable conjugate base due to its ability to exhibit resonance.
• D. Structure II is the more stable conjugate base due to its smaller size.

Answer: (C)