The order of reactivity of the following compounds towards the $S_{N}1$ reaction will be:
$(I)$ Benzyl chloride
$(II)$ $p$-Methoxybenzyl chloride
$(III)$ $p$-Nitrobenzyl chloride

  • A
    $I > II > III$
  • B
    $II > III > I$
  • C
    $II > I > III$
  • D
    $III > II > I$

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