What is the decreasing order of stability (most stable $\to$ least stable) of the following carbocations?

  • A
    $3 > 2 > 1 > 4 > 5$
  • B
    $3 > 2 > 5 > 4 > 1$
  • C
    $1 \approx 4 > 2 \approx 5 > 3$
  • D
    $3 > 1 \approx 4 > 2 \approx 5$

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