Among the following carbocations:
$(I)$ $Ph_{2}\stackrel{+}{C} CH_{2} Me$
$(II)$ $Ph CH_{2} CH_{2} \stackrel{+}{C} HPh$
$(III)$ $Ph_{2} CH \stackrel{+}{C} HMe$
$(IV)$ $Ph_{2} C(Me) \stackrel{+}{C} H_{2}$
The order of stability is:

  • A
    $IV > II > I > III$
  • B
    $I > II > III > IV$
  • C
    $II > I > IV > III$
  • D
    $I > IV > III > II$

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