The most reactive nucleophile among the following is

C H_{3} O^{-}

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C_{6} H_{5} O^{-}

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(C H_{3})_{2} C H O^{-}

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(C H_{3})_{3} C O^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} O^{-}$
Smaller the size of nucleophile (i.e., $C H_{3} O^{-}$ ) lesser is the steric hindrance and more reactive nucleophile.

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