What is the correct order of stability for free radicals?

  • A
    $3^\circ > 2^\circ > 1^\circ > \dot{C}H_3$
  • B
    $\dot{C}H_3 > 1^\circ > 2^\circ > 3^\circ$
  • C
    $1^\circ > 2^\circ > 3^\circ > \dot{C}H_3$
  • D
    $2^\circ > 1^\circ > 3^\circ > \dot{C}H_3$

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