Arrange these compounds in decreasing order of reactivity for the nucleophilic addition reaction :
$I.$ Acid chloride $II.$ Aldehyde
$III.$ Ketone $IV.$ Ester
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

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

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