The stability of the following carbocations follows the order:
$I. (CH_3)_3C^{\oplus}$
$II. (CH_3)_2C^{\oplus}(OCH_3)$
$III. CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2^{\oplus}$
$IV. CH_3CH^{\oplus}CH_2CH_3$

  • A
    $III < IV < II < I$
  • B
    $III < IV < I < II$
  • C
    $IV < III < II < I$
  • D
    $IV < III < I < II$

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