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  4. Which of the following represents the correct order of stability of the given carbocations ?

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Q. Which of the following represents the correct order of stability of the given carbocations ?

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

$ -I$ group destablises carbocation and since inductive effect decreases with increasing length of carbon chain. Therefore (b) is the correct option.