Which of the following orders regarding relative stability of free radicals is correct?

  • A
    $3^\circ < 2^\circ < 1^\circ$
  • B
    $3^\circ > 2^\circ > 1^\circ$
  • C
    $1^\circ < 2^\circ > 3^\circ$
  • D
    $3^\circ > 2^\circ < 1^\circ$

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