Haloalkanes and Haloarenes — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes1 Mark
Question
Which is the correct increasing order of electronegativity of halides?
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Answer
I, Br, Cl, F
Explanation:
The bond between carbon and the halogen atom (C-X) is polar. Since halogen atoms are more electronegative than carbon, there is partial negative charge on halogen atom and positive charge on carbon.
This makes the molecule dipolar and polar nature of C-X bond is increase with increase in the electronegativity difference between carbon and halogen atom.
Hence the order of polarity of C−X bond is C−F>C−Cl>C−Br>>C−I.
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