Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 131

Question: For a given alkyl group the densities of the halides follow the order

[MP PMT 1997]

Options:

A) $ RI \lt RBr \lt RCl $

B) $ RI \lt RCl \lt RBr $

C) $ RBr \lt RI \lt RCl $

D) $ RCl \lt RBr \lt RI $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Density of alkyl halide increases as the size of halogen atom increases. $ RF<RCl<RBr<RI $