Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: Renewed planning efforts and a commitment to build statewide core functions and capacities led to the final planned merger between Appalachian Legal Services and the West Virginia Legal Services Plan. Choices:  1. Appalachian Legal Services were finally able to merge with another organization. 2. The merger would improve the legal system while cutting costs. 3. Despite renewed efforts, the merger between Appalachian Legal Services and the West Virginia Legal Services Plan ultimately collapsed.

3