The order of reactivity of the following alkyl halides for an SN² reaction is

RF > RCl > RBr >RI

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RCl > RBr > RF > RI

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RF > RBr > RCl > RI

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RI > RBr > RCl > RF

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Solution

The correct option is D
RI > RBr > RCl > RF

I^⊖ is a better nucleophile and a better leaving group

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