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Find correct order of stability of carbocation
I II III IV
A
IV 
III 
II 
I
III II I
B
IV 
I 
II 
III
I II III
C
IV 
III 
I 
II
III I II
D
IV 
II 
I 
III
II I III
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
withdrawing group (EWG) decrease stability of carbocation. All the given carbocations are
primary. But in II electron withdrawing Cl group is present nearest the +ve charge, which decreases its stability. Hence it will be least stable. In I EWG is present on 
carbon and in III EWG is present on 
carbon therefore, I will be less stable than 
. In 
No EWG is present therefore, it will be most stable. Hence, the correct order of stability of following carbocation is- 
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