Identify the compound which is least reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.

  • A
    Benzyl chloride $(C_6H_5CH_2Cl)$
  • B
    $p$-Nitrochlorobenzene $(O_2NC_6H_4Cl)$
  • C
    $m$-Nitrochlorobenzene $(O_2NC_6H_4Cl)$
  • D
    Allyl chloride $(CH_2=CHCH_2Cl)$

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