The molecule having largest C-X bond length is |
$CH_3-F$ $CH_3-I$ $CH_3-Cl$ $CH_3-Br$ |
$CH_3-I$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $CH_3-I$ The C–X bond length in methyl halides (CH₃X) increases as we go down the group in the periodic table (F → Cl → Br → I). This is due to the increasing atomic size (atomic radius) of the halogen atom. Atomic radii order: F < Cl < Br < I Thus, the covalent bond length order: C–F < C–Cl < C–Br < C–I CH₃−I has the largest C–X bond length. |