engineering chemistry MCQ #700

The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN1 is

engineering chemistry MCQ #700

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards SN1 is

    • A) RI > RBr > RCl
    • B) RCl > RBr > RI
    • C) RBr > RI > RCl
    • D) RI > RCl > RBr

    Answer: RI > RBr > RCl

    Explanation: Weaker C-X bond (C-I) facilitates SN1 reaction.