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Electrophilic addition of water

Problem

Acid-catalyzed hydration of the given alkene gives 1-methyl cyclopentanol as the final product.
Which among the following intermediates is formed after the nucleophilic attack (second step) in the addition reaction?
Choose 1 answer: