What is the order of stability of the following carbocations?
$(X). CH_3 - \overset{\oplus}{C}H - CH_3$
$(Y). CH_3 - \overset{\oplus}{C}H - OCH_3$
$(Z). CH_3 - \overset{\oplus}{C}H - COCH_3$

  • A
    $X > Y > Z$
  • B
    $Y > X > Z$
  • C
    $Y > Z > X$
  • D
    $Z > Y > X$

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