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Published on: August 13, 2026
Rank the following carbocations in order of stability (1 = most stable) I
A
A 
2, B 
1, C 
3, D 
4
2, B 1, C 3, D 4
B
A 
4, B 
2, C 
1, D 
3
4, B 2, C 1, D 3
C
A 
4, B 
3, C 
2, D 
1
4, B 3, C 2, D 1
D
A 
1, B 
2,C 
3,D 
4
1, B 2,C 3,D 4
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
A 
2, B 
1, C 
3, D 
4
A -2 [3° carbocation with cross conjugation]
B - 1 [2° carbocation with extended conjugation ]
C - 3 [3° carbocation with 4 hyperconjugations and +1 of 3 alkyl groups]
D - 4 [2° carbocation with 2 hyperconjugations and +1 of 2 alkyl groups]
So order will be
A 
2,B 
l,C 
3,D 
4
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