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  4. Assertion: The order of stability of carbocations is 3° > 2°> 1°. Reason: Carbon atom in carbocation is in sp3 state of hybridisation.

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Q. Assertion : The order of stability of carbocations is $3^{\circ} >\, 2^{\circ}>\, 1^{\circ}$.
Reason : Carbon atom in carbocation is in $sp^{3}$ state of hybridisation.

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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The order of stability of carbocations is $3^{\circ} >\, 2^{\circ}>\, 1^{\circ}$. Carbon atom of carbocation is in $sp^{2}$ hybridised state.