Identify the correct order of stability for carbocations.

  • A
    $CH_3^+ > 1^o C^+ > 2^o C^+ > 3^o C^+$
  • B
    $3^o C^+ > 2^o C^+ > 1^o C^+ > CH_3^+$
  • C
    $2^o C^+ > 1^o C^+ > CH_3^+ > 3^o C^+$
  • D
    $1^o C^+ > CH_3^+ > 2^o C^+ > 3^o C^+$

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