During a comparative laboratory test, four different ethyl halides are reacted with a nucleophile. Which compound will exhibit the highest rate of reactivity?
Q1. During a comparative laboratory test, four different ethyl halides are reacted with a nucleophile. Which compound will exhibit the highest rate of reactivity?
Answer: Ethyl iodide
Explanation: Iodides have the lowest bond energy, making them most reactive. Fluorides are tempting due to high polarity, but bond strength determines reactivity.