Which of the following represents the relative leaving group abilities of the halide ions?   a iodide > bromide > chloride > fluoride   b iodide < bromide < chloride < fluoride   c iodide < chloride < bromide < fluoride   d iodide > chloride

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Which of the following represents the relative leaving group abilities of the halide ions?

  a

iodide > bromide > chloride > fluoride

  b

iodide < bromide < chloride < fluoride

  c

iodide < chloride < bromide < fluoride

  d

iodide > chloride > bromide > fluoride

 
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