MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #586

Considering the atomic radii of halogens, which methyl halide molecule possesses the longest carbon-halogen bond length according to PTB data?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #586

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Considering the atomic radii of halogens, which methyl halide molecule possesses the longest carbon-halogen bond length according to PTB data?

    • A) Methyl fluoride
    • B) Methyl chloride
    • C) Methyl bromide
    • D) Methyl iodide

    Answer: Methyl iodide

    Explanation: The C-I bond is the longest (214 pm) due to iodine's large size, compared to C-F (139 pm) or C-Cl (178 pm).