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What is the correct order of reactivity of the following alkyl halides towards ammonolysis reaction?(a) CH3I > CH3Br > CH3Cl(b) CH3I > CH3Cl > CH3Br(c) CH3Cl > CH3Br > CH3I(d) CH3Br > CH3Cl > CH3II had been asked this question in final exam.The origin of the question is Preparation of Amines in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) CH3I > CH3Br > CH3Cl

Easy explanation: Iodine is the most ELECTROPOSITIVE atom of CHLORINE and bromine halogens. This makes it more susceptible to a nucleophilic ATTACK than towards Cl or Br. Hence, CH3I is more reactive towards ammonolysis.


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