JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o4025
Which order of the rate of E2 elimination with NaOEt in ethanol is correct for CHX3CHX2CH(X)CHX3 (same base and temperature)?
ABr>I>F>Cl
BF>Cl>Br>I
CCl>Br>I>F
DI>Br>Cl>F
Answer: D
The rate follows the leaving-group ability, set by C-X bond strength and stability of the departing anion: iodide > bromide > chloride, and fluoride is by far the worst. So X=I>Br>Cl>F.