Identify the correct reactivity order for addition elimination reaction (ArSN);

Question

Identify the correct reactivity order for addition elimination reaction (ArSN); (A) 1 >2 >3 (B) 2 > 1 > 3 (C) 3 > 2 > 1 (D) 3 = 2 > 1

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The reaction occurs via formation of a carbanion. Presence of -NO2 groups at ortho para positions will stabilize the carbanion maximum via - M - I.

Q. Identify the correct reactivity order for addition elimination reaction (ArSN);