Q. Consider the following carbocations,

A) II<I<III<IV
B) II<III<I<IV
C) III<I<II<IV
D) IV<III<I<II
Explanation

(a)
Resonance and inductive effect decide stability of carbocations.
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∴Correct order of stability is
II<I<III<IV

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