Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 171
Question: Which of the following haloalkanes is most reactive
[KCET 2005]
Options:
A) 1-chloropropane
B) 1-bromopropane
C) 2-chloropropane
D) 2-bromopropane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The alkyl halides are highly reactive, the order of reactivity is Iodide > bromide > chloride > (nature of the halogen atom). Tertiary > secondary > primary. Thus 2-bromopropane is the given option.