In which of the following compounds, the C–Cl bond ionization shall give most stable carbonium ion?

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In which of the following compounds, the C–Cl bond ionization shall give most stable carbonium ion?
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$C_6H_5CH_2Cl \xrightarrow{\text{ionisation}} C_6H_5\overset{+}{C}H_2 + Cl^-$
The benzyl carbonium ion is the most stable because the positive charge is delocalised over the ring by resonance.

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