NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the term for the atom that departs as a halide ion in a nucleophilic substitution reaction?
Options
- ANucleophile
- BLeaving group
- CSubstrate
- DElectrophile
Correct answer
B. Leaving group
Step-by-step solution
The halogen atom departs as a halide ion in a nucleophilic substitution reaction.