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

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

Solution

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

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