Reactivity of haloalkane to SN1 reaction

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Homework Statement


in my book, it states that the reactivity of haloalkane in ascending order is C6H5CH(CL)CH3 <CH3)3 CCL <C6H5(CH3)2 CL ...

this involve formation of carbocation as intermediate , so i the lesser the partial negative charge on C atom during formation of carbocation ,the more stable it is , and the more reactive towards SN1 reaction.

my ans is C6H5CH(CL)CH3 < C6H5(CH3)2 CL < CH3)3 CCL

Which is correct?

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