The correct order of reactivity of $CH_3CHO$,$C_2H_5COCH_3$,and $CH_3COCH_3$ towards nucleophilic addition is:

  • A
    $CH_3CHO > CH_3COCH_3 > C_2H_5COCH_3$
  • B
    $C_2H_5COCH_3 > CH_3COCH_3 > CH_3CHO$
  • C
    $CH_3COCH_3 > CH_3CHO > C_2H_5COCH_3$
  • D
    $CH_3COCH_3 > C_2H_5COCH_3 > CH_3CHO$

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