Q. $ \, C-Cl$ bond is stronger than $C \, –I$ bond, because

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Solution:

C - Cl bond is more ionic than C - I bond because of the greater difference in electronegativities of C and Cl as compared to that of carbon and iodine. Therefore, C - Cl bond is stronger than C - I bond.