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Why the order of reactivity of halogens in halogenation of alkanes is:

F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂

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govind ·2010-01-23 02:33:19

Cl₂ is more reactive than Br₂ in halogenation of alkanes as Br radical is stable and do not react very fast it is selective whereas the Cl radical is very reactive.
In case of Chlorine a large number of products are formed whereas in case of bromine only one major product is formed.

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pratik123 agrawal ·2010-01-31 22:35:23

_{f>cl>br>i but selectivity is reverse}

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