engineering chemistry MCQ #900

The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards hydrolysis is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #900

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards hydrolysis is?

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

    Answer: RI > RBr > RCl > RF

    Explanation: The C-X bond strength decreases from Cl to I, making RI most reactive towards hydrolysis.