Which of the following carbocations is least stable?

  • A
    Benzyl carbocation $(C_6H_5CH_2^+)$
  • B
    o-Nitrobenzyl carbocation $(o-NO_2-C_6H_4CH_2^+)$
  • C
    m-Nitrobenzyl carbocation $(m-NO_2-C_6H_4CH_2^+)$
  • D
    p-Methoxybenzyl carbocation $(p-CH_3O-C_6H_4CH_2^+)$

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