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

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

III is most stable due to the resonance stabilisation of oxygen at $\alpha$-position.
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I is least stable due to adjacent, strong electron withdrawing carbonyl group.