Order of the reactivity of halogens during halogenation of alkanes is:
Correct answer: D. Cl2 > Br2 > I2
- A. Cl2 > I2 > Br2
- B. Br2 > I2 > Cl2
- C. I2 > Cl2 > Br2
- D. Cl2 > Br2 > I2
Explanation
The chlorine radical is the most reactive of the among the given halogen molecules and it reacts easily with alkanes. In contrast, the iodine radical is the least reactive of the halogen radicals. In fact, it is so unreactive that it is unable to abstract a hydrogen atom from an alkane.So, (D) option is correct.
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