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Question

Why is iodine considered a better leaving group than chlorine in nucleophilic catalysis?

Accepted Answer

Iodine is larger and can stabilize negative charge better than chlorine.

Answer

Iodine has a smaller atomic radius than chlorine.

Answer

Iodine forms stronger bonds with carbon than chlorine.

Answer

Iodine is more electronegative than chlorine.