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Compare the reactivity of R-I, R-Br, R-Cl, R-F in nucleophilic substitution.

Expert Answer

R−I>R−Br>R−Cl>R−FR-I > R-Br > R-Cl > R-F (Iodide is the best leaving group due to weakest bond).

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