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Chemistry Question on Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions (both aromatic and aliphatic)

Arrange the following carbocations in increasing order of their stability.
I) (CH3)3C(CH_3)_3C^{\oplus}
II) (CH3)2CH(CH_3)_2\overset{{\oplus}}{C}H
III) CH3\overset{{\oplus}}{C}H_3
IV) CH3CH2CH_3\overset{{\oplus}}{C}H_2

A

I < II < IV < III

B

I < III < IV < II

C

II < I < III < IV

D

III < IV < II < I

Answer

III < IV < II < I

Explanation

Solution

The Correct answer is option is (D) : III < IV < II < I