Organic Chemistry

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Properties


on these individual atoms, the atoms must utilize their own inherent abilities to stabilize
themselves. Iodide has the greatest surface area out of these four elements, which gives it
the ability to better distribute its negative charge that it has obtained. Fluorine, having
the least surface area, is much more difficult to stabilize. This is the reason why iodine is
the best leaving group out of the four halogens discussed.

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