Arrange the following esters in the following order of reactivity in base catalysed hydrolysis reaction.

Options

A. `III lt I lt II lt IV`
B. `Iv lt III lt II lt I`
C. `I lt II lt III lt IV`
D. `IV lt II lt I lt III`

Answer

A

Explanation

Electron withrawing group increases electrophilic character of ester, hence reactivity in hydrolysis reaction. (IV) ismost reactive as it has the best leaving group.