Does not support empty options

[Marco Marsala]

Steps to reproduce

Tell us how to reproduce this issue.

Insert an empty option like this:
<option value=" "></option>
or like this:
<option value=" "> </option>
in a select

Demo: https://jsfiddle.net/d7crx2f5/

Expected behavior

The empty option should be displayed like all other options.

Actual behavior

The empty option is not displayed.

Environment

• Chosen Version: 1.8.7

• jQuery or Prototype Version: jQuery 3.2.1

• Browser and Version: Chrome 86

• OS and Version: Windows 7

Additional information

If you write the empty option as <option value=" ">&nbsp;</option> it works.

[piotrkom]

You can do it very easily - change order your options: empty option must first on list
Demo:
https://jsfiddle.net/yhrmxgso/2/