Which is the correct order of stability of the following three carbonium ions?
$(I)$ $CH_2 = CH - CH^+ - CH_3$
$(II)$ $CH_2 = C(CH_3) - CH_2^+$
$(III)$ $CH_3 - CH = CH - CH_2^+$

  • A
    $I > II > III$
  • B
    $II > I > III$
  • C
    $I \approx III > II$
  • D
    All are equally stable

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