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Bond enthalpy increases with smaller halogen size due to stronger overlap. CH₃F has the highest C-X bond enthalpy.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Nature of C-X Bond and Methods of Preparation
Bond enthalpy decreases as the halogen size increases due to weaker overlap. CH₃-I has the weakest C-X bond among F, Cl, Br, and I.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Nature of C-X Bond and Methods of Preparation
C₆H₅Cl (chlorobenzene) has a strong C-Cl bond due to sp² hybridization and resonance, making it unreactive in SN₁ with AgNO₃ .
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Nature of C-X Bond and Methods of Preparation
