Practice mode Alkyl Halides

For the same alkyl group, which alkyl halide reacts fastest in nucleophilic substitution?

Correct answer B. Alkyl iodide

Explanation

The C−I bond is the longest and weakest carbon-halogen bond, so iodide leaves most easily, giving the order R−I > R−Br > R−Cl > R−F.

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