Rank fastest to slowest reaction with HBr:

A) H3C-C---C-CH3 (alkyne; that's a triple bond between the carbons)

B) H CH3 (alkene; trans)
=
H3C H

C) H3C CH3 (alkene; 3 methyl substituents)
=
H3C H

Please explain why. Thanks!

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