engineering chemistry MCQ #819

The best leaving group among the following is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #819

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best leaving group among the following is?

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

    Answer: I-

    Explanation: The best leaving group is the weakest base, I- is the weakest base among halides, hence the best leaving group.