Arrange the following free radicals in the correct order of their stability:
$(i)$ $CH_2=\dot{C}H$
$(ii)$ $\dot{C}H_3$
$(iii)$ $CH_3-\dot{C}H-CH_3$
$(iv)$ $(CH_3)_3\dot{C}$

  • A
    $i > ii > iii > iv$
  • B
    $iv > iii > ii > i$
  • C
    $i < ii < iii < iv$
  • D
    $iv > iii > i > ii$

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