In the following groups: $I. -OAc$,$II. -OMe$,$III. -OSO_2Me$,$IV. -OSO_2CF_3$. The order of leaving group ability is:

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

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