The reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction of
$(I) HCHO$,
$(II) CH_3CHO$,
$(III) CH_3COCH_3$ is

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

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