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The relative reactivities of acyl compounds towards nucleophilic substitution are in the order of:

  1. A
    Acyl chloride > Ester > Acid anhydride > Amide
  2. B
    Acyl chloride > Acid anhydride > Ester > Amide
  3. C
    Ester > Acyl chloride > Amide > Acid anhydride
  4. D
    Acid anhydride > Amide > Ester > Acyl chloride

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Reactivity depends on the leaving group ability. Weaker bases are better leaving groups.Basicity: .Reactivity: Acyl chloride > Acid anhydride > Ester > Amide.

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The relative reactivities of acyl compounds towards nucleophilic substitution are in the order of:
A
Acyl chloride > Ester > Acid anhydride > Amide
B
Acyl chloride > Acid anhydride > Ester > Amide
C
Ester > Acyl chloride > Amide > Acid anhydride
D
Acid anhydride > Amide > Ester > Acyl chloride

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