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For the following compounds, the correct statement(*) with respect to nucleophilic substitution reaction is(are)

(A) I and III follow SN1 mechanism
(B) I and II follow SN2 mechanism
(C) Compound IV undergoes inversion of configuration
(D) The order of reactivity for I, III and IV is : IV > I > III

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(B) I and II follow SN2 also, as both are 1° halide.
(C) Compound (IV) undergoes inversion of configuration due to**
presence of chiral carbon atom.**

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