Rank the following groups in order of decreasing leaving group ability:
$(i)$ $-OSO_2C_6H_4CH_3$ (tosylate)
(ii) $-OCOCH_3$ (acetate)
(iii) $-OCH_3$ (methoxide)
(iv) $-OSO_2CF_3$ (triflate)

  • A
    $ii > i > iv > iii$
  • B
    $i > ii > iv > iii$
  • C
    $iv > i > iii > ii$
  • D
    $iv > i > ii > iii$

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