The reactivity of halogen atom is minimum in

[KCET 1985]

Propyl chloride

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Propyl iodide

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Isopropyl chloride

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Isopropyl bromide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Isopropyl chloride

The carbocation formed in case of isopropyl halides is very stable and therefore propyl group will be less reactive. Among chloride and iodide, chloride will be less reactive than iodide.

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[KCET 2002]

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