NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Reactivity MCQ

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ReactivityMediumQuestion 38004

Question

Leaving-group ability among halides generally follows:

  1. A
    I > Br > Cl > F
    Correct
  2. B
    F > Cl > Br > I
  3. C
    Cl > F > Br > I
  4. D
    Br > I > F > Cl

Correct answer

I > Br > Cl > F

Explanation

Weaker C-I bond and better iodide stabilization favor leaving.