The molecule with largest C-X bond length is |
$CH_3-Cl$ $CH_3-I$ $CH_3-Br$ $CH_3-F$ |
$CH_3-I$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $CH_3-I$ The C–X bond length increases as the size (atomic radius) of the halogen increases down the group. Order of halogen size: $\text{F} < \text{Cl} < \text{Br} < \text{I}$ Hence, C–X bond length order: $\text{C–F} < \text{C–Cl} < \text{C–Br} < \text{C–I}$ |