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Arrange the halogens `F_(2), Cl_(2), Br_(2), I_(2)`, in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.

A

`I_(2) lt Br_(2) lt Cl_(2) lt F_(2)`

B

`Br_(2) lt Cl_(2) lt F_(2) lt I_(2)`

C

`F_(2) lt Cl_(2) lt Br_(2) lt I_(2)`

D

`Br_(2) lt I_(2) lt Cl_(2) lt F_(2)`

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A
Reactivity decreases down the group.
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