Rank the Following in Order of Decreasing Leaving Group Ability

question 25

Multiple Choice

Rank the following in order of decreasing leaving group ability, putting the best first. $$\begin{array} { l c c c } \mathrm { Cl } ^ { - } & \mathrm { Br } ^ { - } & \mathrm { I } ^ { - } & \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \\\text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } & \text { IV }\end{array}$$

• A) III > II > IV > I
• B) III > II > I > IV
• C) IV > I > II > III
• D) II > III > I > IV

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Definitions:

NCI

Non-Controlling Interest, which refers to the equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent company.

Indirect Ownership Interests

Ownership in a company that is mediated through another entity, such as owning a parent company that in turn owns subsidiaries.

Parent Ltd Indirect Interest

An ownership interest held by a parent company in a subsidiary through another subsidiary rather than directly.