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In the following graph, stability of different carbocations have been shown:
Match the potential energy curve with carbocation.
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I - A, II - B, III - C
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I - B, II - A, III - C
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I - C, II - B, III - A
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I - C, II - A, III - B
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Solution

The correct option is C I - C, II - B, III - A
I is the more stable due to dancing resonance and II is aromatic, so stable.

The larger the stability, the smaller the potential energy.

The correct order of stability is is I > II > III.
Hence, I - C, II - B, III - A.

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