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Question

The C–X bond energy order and thermal stability for carbon tetra-halides is :

A

CF₄> CCl₄> CBr₄> CI₄

B

CCl₄> CBr₄> CI₄> CF₄

C

CI₄> CBr₄> CCl₄ > CF₄

D

None of these

Answer

CF₄> CCl₄> CBr₄> CI₄

Explanation

Solution

The C–X bond energy in CF₄, CCl₄, CBr₄ and Cl₄ are 116, 81, 68, 51 respectively.