Multiple Choice
The electrophilic addition step in the reaction below can result in three carbocation intermediates.Rank these carbocation intermediates in order of increasing stability.
A) 2 < 3 < 1
B) 2 < 1 < 3
C) 1 < 2 < 3
D) 3 < 2 < 1
E) 1 < 3 < 2
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