Which of the following represents the correct order of nucleophilicity?

  • A
    $\text{OH}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{COO}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{O}^- > \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}^-$
  • B
    $\text{CH}_3\text{O}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{COO}^- > \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}^- > \text{OH}^-$
  • C
    $\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}^- > \text{OH}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{O}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-$
  • D
    $\text{CH}_3\text{O}^- > \text{OH}^- > \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}^- > \text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-$

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