In a $S_N2$ substitution reaction of the type $R-Br + Cl^- \xrightarrow{DMF} R-Cl + Br^-$,which one of the following has the highest relative rate?

  • A
    $CH_3-C(CH_3)_2-CH_2-Br$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-Br$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-Br$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-Br$

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