Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of Decreasing

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing leaving group ability in nucleophilic acyl substitutions (better leaving group > worse leaving group) ?

• A) Cl^- > CH₃COO^- > CH₃O^-
• B) CH₃COO^- > CH₃O^- > Cl^-
• C) Cl^-> CH₃O^- > CH₃COO^-
• D) CH₃O^- > Cl^- > CH₃COO^-

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