Q: In each molecule below, a carbocation is formed when the alcohol group is removed. Which of the following best describes the stabilities of the carbocations?
A		The carbocation of Alcohol A is more stable than the carbocation of Alcohol B since it lacks a methoxy group, which would destabilize the carbocation
B		The carbocation of Alcohol A is less stable than the carbocation of Alcohol B since it lacks a methoxy group, which would destabilize the carbocation
C		The carbocation of Alcohol B is more stable than the carbocation of Alcohol A since it has a methoxy group, which would stabilize the carbocation
D		The carbocation of Alcohol B is less stable than the carbocation of Alcohol A since it has a methoxy group, which would stabilize the carbocation

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