What is the decreasing order of stability of the following carbocations

1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5

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\approx

4 > 2

\approx

5 > 3

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3 > 2

\approx

5 > 1

\approx

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3 > 1

\approx

4 > 2

\approx

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Solution

The correct option is C 3 > 2 $\approx$ 5 > 1 $\approx$ 4
Staility order is based on hyperconjugation, resonance and inductive effect.

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