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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which is the most reactive alkyl halide in a SN1 reaction?
Options
A CH3F
B CH3Br
C CH3I
Correct Answer
D CH3Cl
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In SN1 reactions, reactivity depends on the leaving group ability. Iodide (I-) is the best leaving group (most stable), so CH3I is the most reactive among methyl halides.

Hint

Which halide is the best leaving group?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1238 of 1999
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