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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the correct order of reactivity of the following alkyl halides towards ammonolysis reaction?

Options:

CH3I > CH3Cl > CH3Br

CH3I > CH3Br > CH3Cl

CH3Br > CH3Cl > CH3I

CH3Cl > CH3Br > CH3I

Correct Answer:

CH3I > CH3Br > CH3Cl

Explanation:

Iodine is the most electropositive atom of chlorine and bromine halogens. This makes it more susceptible to a nucleophilic attack than towards Cl or Br. Hence, CH3I is more reactive towards ammonolysis.