Q.

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

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a

ester > acyl chloride > amide > acid anhydride

b

acid anhydride > amide > ester > acyl chloride

c

acyl chloride > ester > acid anhydride > amide

d

acyl chloride > acid anhydride > ester > amide

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Better is leaving group, higher will be reactivity of acyl compound towards nucleophile acyl substitution. Weaker is the base, better is leaving group. Stronger is base, weaker is its acid and vice-versa.
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