engineering chemistry MCQ #836

The order of leaving group ability is

engineering chemistry MCQ #836

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of leaving group ability is

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

    Answer: I- > Br- > Cl-

    Explanation: The leaving group ability increases with the stability of the leaving group, and I- is the most stable due to its large size.