The reactivity of alkyl bromides towards iodide ion in dry acetone decreases in the order:
$I. CH_3CH_2Br$
$II. CH_3-CH(CH_3)-Br$
$III. CH_3-C(CH_3)_2-Br$
$IV. CH_3Br$

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

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