MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #673

An analyst finds that a specific alkyl halide is very resistant to nucleophilic attack due to high bond dissociation energy. Which bond is involved?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #673

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An analyst finds that a specific alkyl halide is very resistant to nucleophilic attack due to high bond dissociation energy. Which bond is involved?

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

    Answer: C-F bond

    Explanation: The C-F bond is the strongest C-X bond due to small atomic size and high electronegativity. C-I is tempting but it's the weakest.