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The order of stability of the following carbocations:
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  1. A
    II > III > I
  2. B
    I > II > III
  3. C
    III > I > II
  4. D
    III > II > I

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Stability of carbocations depends on delocalization of charge: (III): Benzyl carbocation is stabilized by resonance with the benzene ring (multiple resonance structures). (I): Allyl carbocation is stabilized by resonance with one double bond. (II): Propyl carbocation (primary) is only stabilized by inductive effect and hyperconjugation.Order: III > I > II.

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The order of stability of the following carbocations:
image
A
II > III > I
B
I > II > III
C
III > I > II
D
III > II > I

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