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Arrange the carbocations in decreasing order of stability: (P) , (Q) , (R) , (S) .

  1. AS > Q > P > R
  2. BQ > S > P > R
  3. CR > P > S > Q
  4. DQ > P > S > R

Answer: B

The +I effect of alkyl groups stabilises a carbocation, so tertiary > secondary > primary. The strong -I effect of the group destabilises the most, giving Q > S > P > R.
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