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Among the following, the correct statement is

A

alkyl halides are slightly soluble in water

B

fluoro and chloro-alkanes are lighter than water

C

boiling point of alkyl halide is greater than its corresponding alkane

D

All of the above

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Alkyl halide are very slightly soluble in water because they do not form H-bonds with water. Fluoro and chloroalkanes are lighter than water while bromo, iodo and heavier than water.
Boiling point of alkyl halides are higher than corresponding alkane.
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