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Preparation of Alkanes

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By the reduction of alkyl halides, we get alkanes. The best alkyl halide contains which halogen?

A

Fluoride

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Bromide

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C

Chloride

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D

Iodide

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Solution

The correct option is D
Iodide

Carbon - Iodide has longest bond length,so the bond strength is low and thus can be easily replaced by hydrogen to form alkanes readily.

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