Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 259
Question: In the following groups $ \begin{matrix} -OAc \\ I \\ \end{matrix} $ $ \begin{matrix} -OMe \\ II \\ \end{matrix} $ $ \begin{matrix} -OSO_2Me \\ III \\ \end{matrix} $ $ \begin{matrix} -OSO_2CF_3 \\ IV \\ \end{matrix} $ The order of leaving group ability is
[IIT 1997]
Options:
A) I > II > III > IV
B) IV > III > I > II
C) III > II > I > IV
D) II > III > IV > I
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
IV > III > I > II.