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Stereochemical outcomes for hydrohalogenation when there is a carbocation rearrangement

The following reaction is given: I want to be able to tell which of the following stereochemical outcomes are possible. I am aware that there are other possible products than the ones shown here ...
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Electrophilic addition of IBr to alkene

I would assume options A and B are possible products due to the $\ce{I+}$ electrophile attacking the alkene, and hence are ruled out. However, I am torn between options C and D. Both products are ...
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