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The correct order for the rate of $\alpha,\beta$-dehydrohalogenation for the following compounds is ____. (i) 1-iodopentane; (ii) 2-iodopentane; (iii) 2-iodo-2-methylbutane (tertiary halide) [add image]
A
(i) < (ii) < (iii)
B
(ii) < (i) < (iii)
C
(iii) < (ii) < (i)
D
(ii) < (iii) < (i)
Detailed Solution
Based on the given reaction outcomes, the rate of dehydrohalogenation follows the order: (ii) < (iii) < (i).