The order of reactivity of the following compounds in electrophilic monochlorination at the most favorable position is

A

$$\text{I} < \text{II} < \text{IV} < \text{III}$$

B

$$\text{III} < \text{IV} < \text{I} < \text{II}$$

C

$$\text{IV} < \text{III} < \text{II} < \text{I}$$

D

$$\text{III} < \text{II} < \text{IV} < \text{I}$$