engineering chemistry MCQ #4603

The best leaving group among the following halides is

engineering chemistry MCQ #4603

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best leaving group among the following halides is

    • A) F⁻
    • B) Cl⁻
    • C) Br⁻
    • D) I⁻

    Answer: I⁻

    Explanation: I⁻ is the best leaving group due to its weak basicity and good ability to stabilize the negative charge.