Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The retired person opted for the lounging chair in Mexico instead of the hammock as the _ was comfortable.

Choice 1: The retired person opted for the lounging chair in Mexico instead of the hammock as the lounging chair was comfortable.
Choice 2: The retired person opted for the lounging chair in Mexico instead of the hammock as the hammock was comfortable.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
1.