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Q. The correct order of decreasing stability of the following carbocation isChemistry Question Image

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

Stability of the given cations can be understood by following structures:
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Thus, the stability of carbocation decreases in the order
$II > I > III$