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Why does CH3Br react faster with hydroxyl ions (OH^-) than CH3Cl?

In the halogen series, Br has a weaker bond with the CH3 than Cl. Smaller halogen atoms have a larger electron affinity to fill the outer shell. The greater tendncey of CH3Br to break up into a CH3+ ion increases its reactivity with OH-

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