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Q. The correct order of reactivity of the hydrogen halides with alkenes is

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Solution:

As the size of halogen atom increases, $H -X$ bond length increases, thus reactivity increases. Hence, the order of reactivity of hydrogen halides towards alkenes is $HI > HBr > HCl$.