Arrange the halogens F 2 , Cl 2 , Br 2 , I 2 , in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.

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Fluorine is the most electronegative halogen and while going down the group electronegativity decreases. The order of electronegativity is F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I_2. As the electronegativity of halogens decreases, their reactivity with alkanes also decreases. Therefore, order of increasing reactivity of halogens with alkanes will be (i) I₂ < Br₂ < Cl₂ < F₂.

Arrange the halogens F2, Cl2, Br2, I2, in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.

Arrange the halogens F₂, Cl₂, Br₂, I₂, in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.