Rank the transition states that occur during the following reaction steps in order of increasing stability (least $\to$ most stable):
$1.$ $CH_3-O^+H_2 \to CH_3^+ + H_2O$
$2.$ $(CH_3)_3C-O^+H_2 \to (CH_3)_3C^+ + H_2O$
$3.$ $(CH_3)_2CH-O^+H_2 \to (CH_3)_2CH^+ + H_2O$

  • A
    $1 < 2 < 3$
  • B
    $2 < 3 < 1$
  • C
    $1 < 3 < 2$
  • D
    $2 < 1 < 3$

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