Rank the transition states that occur during the following reaction steps in order of increasing stability (least $\to$ most stable):
$1. CH_3-OH_2^+ \to CH_3^+ + H_2O$
$2. (CH_3)_3C-OH_2^+ \to (CH_3)_3C^+ + H_2O$
$3. (CH_3)_2CH-OH_2^+ \to (CH_3)_2CH^+ + H_2O$

For the following radicals,the correct order of their stability is

Which of the following is most stable?

Singlet methylene is....

State True or False for the following statements:
$(i)$ Only carbocation is formed by homolytic cleavage of a bond.
$(ii)$ By heterolytic cleavage of a bond,a carbocation or carbanion is formed.
$(iii)$ The carbon of a carbanion is $sp^2$ and the carbon of a carbocation is $sp^3$.
$(iv)$ The carbon of a carbanion is $sp^3$ and the carbon of a carbocation is $sp^2$.

Which of the following is the most stable cation?