Which alkyl halide is most reactive with magnesium metal? A) CH₃CH₂CH₂Br B) CH₃CH₂CH₂F C) CH₃CH₂CH₂I D) CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl

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The reactivity of alkyl halides with magnesium metal depends on the strength of carbon-halogen bond. The weaker the bond, the more reactive the alkyl halide will be towards nucleophilic attack by magnesium metal. Among the given options, iodide has the weakest carbon-iodine bond and hence, is the most reactive towards magnesium metal. Therefore, option C (CH3CH2CH2I) is the best choice for the most reactive alkyl halide.

Which Alkyl Halide Is Most Reactive with Magnesium Metal