Q.

By the reduction of alkyl halides, we get alkanes. The best alkyl halide is

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a

Fluoride

b

Bromide

c

Chloride

d

Iodide

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The reactivity order of different alkyl halides is,As the size of halogen decreases,C-X bond length decreases,hence C—X bond strength increases,  easy of breaking of C—X bond  decreases.Therefore, C—I is very weak,hence easily undergoscleavage with H2 in presence of reducing agent.
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By the reduction of alkyl halides, we get alkanes. The best alkyl halide is