Which Alkyl Halide Would You Expect to React Most Slowly

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which alkyl halide would you expect to react most slowly when heated in aqueous solution?

• A)(CH₃)₃C-F
• B)(CH₃)₃C-Cl
• C)(CH₃)₃C-Br
• D)(CH₃)₃C-I
• E)All of these choices would react at the same rate.

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