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Which of the following hydrogen halides is the most difficult to add to the double bond of alkenes ?A. `HI`B. `HBr`C. `HCl`D. `HF` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D During addition, hydrogen halide provides a proton `(H^(+))` as an electrophile. Thus, the order of reactively is related to the order of acid strength: `HI gt HBr gt HCl gt HF` `HI` being the most acidic is the most reactive. Moreover, `I^(-)` is the strongest nucleophile while `F^(-)` is the weakest nucleophile. |
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