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.