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Mesylate is used in the same function as tosylates. Is the mesyl group or the tosyl group expected to be a better leaving group? Justify your answer.
The mesyl group would be a better leaving group because it is more stable as an ion due to better resonance.
The mesyl group would be a better leaving group because of its smaller size.
The tosyl group would be a better leaving group because of its larger size.
The tosyl group would be a better leaving group because it is more stable as an ion due to better resonance.