Order of reactivity of HX with a given alcohol is HI>HBr>HCl>HF why?
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Order of reactivity of HX with a given alcohol is HI>HBr>HCl>HF why?
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Because Iodine is least electronegative ang bigger in size so bond can easily break to give H+ ions whereas F is v small and most electronegative among all