Among C-X bonds (where X=Cl, Br And I ) the correct bond energy order is :
A
C−Cl>C−Br>C−I
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B
C−I>C−Br>C−Cl
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C
C−Br>C−Cl>C−I
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D
C−I<C−Br>C−Cl
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Solution
The correct option is BC−Cl>C−Br>C−I Bond energy ∝ bond strength ∝ difference in electronegativity Electronegativity order is Cl>Br>I ∴ Bond energy order is C−Cl>C−Br>C−I