Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with formic acid, HCOOH?
A) tert-butyl fluoride
B) tert-butyl chloride
C) tert-butyl bromide
D) tert-butyl iodide

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Tert-butyl iodide undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with formic acid due to the weaker C-I bond compared to C-Br, C-Cl, and C-F bonds, making it more susceptible to nucleophilic attack.

Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis