The reactivity of alkyl halides depends on C–X bond strength. As bond strength decreases down the group (C–F strongest, C–I weakest), reactivity increases. Hence, iodo compounds are most reactive and fluoro compounds are least reactive.
The reactivity order of alkyl halides for particular alkyl group is:
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