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The decreasing order of boiling points is

A

RF `gt` RCl `gt` RBr `gt` RI

B

RBr `gt` RCl `gt` RI `gt` RF

C

RI `gt` RBr `gt` RCl `gt` RF

D

RCl `gt` RF `gt` RI `gt` RBr

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The correct Answer is:
C
For the same alkyl group, the boiling points of alkyl halides decrease in the order :
`RI gt RBr gt RCl gt RF`
This is because with the increase in size and mass of halogen atom, the magnitude of vander Waal's forces increases.
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