Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of Decreasing

question 27

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^- > NH₂^- > CH₃O^-
• B)NH₂^- > CH₃O^- > Cl^-
• C)Cl^-> CH₃O^- > NH₂^-
• D)CH₃O^- > Cl^- > NH₂^-

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