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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which of the following will have the highest reactivity towards SN2 reaction, where R=methyl group?

Options:

R-F

R-I

R-Cl

R-Br

Correct Answer:

R-I

Explanation:

Iodine is a better leaving groups among the halogens as it has a better ability to accommodate the negative charge.