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The general order for stability or carbocations is 

Option: 1

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary > \mathrm{CH_3^+}


Option: 2

\mathrm{CH_3^+}> Primary >  Secondary > Tertiary


Option: 3

Primary >  \mathrm{CH_3^+}> Secondary > Tertiary


Option: 4

Tertiary > Secondary >\mathrm{CH_3^+} > Primary


Answers (1)

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In general, as the number of alkyl groups attached to the carbocation increases, the stability of the carbocation also increases.

Hence, the correct order of stability of the carbocations is 

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary > \mathrm{CH_3^+}

Therefore, the correct answer is Option (1).

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