Which is the correct increasing order of electronegativity of halides?

F, C l, B r, I

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I, B r, C l, F

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B r, C l, F, I

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C l, B r, I, F

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Solution

The correct option is B $I, B r, C l, F$
The bond between carbon and the halogen atom (C-X) is polar. Since halogen atoms are more electronegative than carbon, there is partial negative charge on halogen atom and positive charge on carbon. This makes the molecule dipolar and polar nature of C-X bond is increase with increase in the electronegativity difference between carbon and halogen atom. Hence the order of polarity of $C - X$ bond is $C - F > C - C l > C - B r >> C - I$

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