Which of the following is the correct order for the stability of carbon ions CH₂, CH₃, CH₂, CH₃ in the para position?
1) CH₂ > CH₃ > CH₂ > CH₃
2) CH₃ > CH₂ > CH₃ > CH₂
3) CH₂ > CH₂ > CH₃ > CH₃
4) CH₃ > CH₃ > CH₂ > CH₂