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The bond lengths of C-X bond in alkyl halide increases in the order:


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C-F > C-Cl > C-Br > C-I

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C-F < C-Cl < C-Br < C-I

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C-F > C-Cl > C-Br = C-I

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C-F < C-Cl < C-Br = C-I

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Solution

The correct option is B

C-F < C-Cl < C-Br < C-I


The bond lengths of C-X bond in alkyl halide increases in the order C-F < C-Cl < C-Br < C-I because as we move down the group the size of the halogen atom increases.


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