MHT CET202016 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
What is correct order of C - X bond strength in CH ₃- X ?
Options
- ACH ₃ ~F > CH ₃ Cl > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ I
- BCH ₃ ~F > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ Cl > CH ₃ I
- CCH ₃ CI > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ I > CH ₃ ~F
- DCH ₃ I > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ Cl > CH ₃ ~F
Correct answer
A. CH ₃ ~F > CH ₃ Cl > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ I
Step-by-step solution
(D) The size of halogen atom increases from F to I , which increases the C - X bond length. Larger the size, greater is the bond length and weaker is the bond formed. Hence the order of C - X bond strength in CH ₃ X is, CH ₃ ~F > CH ₃ Cl > CH ₃ Br > CH ₃ I .