The order of reactivity of various alkyl halides towards nucleophilic substitution follows the order
A. R-IgtR-BrgtR-ClgtR-F
B. R-FgtR-ClgtR-BrgtR-I
C. R-ClgtR-BrgtR-IgtR-F
D. R-BrgtR-IgtR-ClgtR-F

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Correct Answer - A
The alkyl halides are very reactive due to highly polarised C-X bond with a large difference in electronegativities of carbon and halogen atoms. The order of reactiviy is
iodides gt bromides gt chlorides gt fluorides.

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