The order of stability of carbonium ions is:

  • A
    $Methyl > Ethyl > Iso-propyl > Tert-butyl$
  • B
    $Tert-butyl > Iso-propyl > Ethyl > Methyl$
  • C
    $Iso-propyl > Tert-butyl > Ethyl > Methyl$
  • D
    $Tert-butyl > Ethyl > Iso-propyl > Methyl$

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: $(CH_3)_3C^{+}$ is more stable than $CH_3^{+}$ as nine hyperconjugation interactions are possible in $(CH_3)_3C^{+}$.
Statement $II$: $CH_3^{+}$ is less stable than $(CH_3)_3C^{+}$ as only three hyperconjugation interactions are possible in $CH_3^{+}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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