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Can someone help me with this organic chemistry question about halides?

Friday, March 27th, 2009
organic chemistry
Heather Leigh asked:


The question is, “A student left some alkyl halides (RCl and RBr) in an open container for several minutes. What happened to the composition of the halide mixture during that time?” Not quite sure how to figure this one out…any help will be greatly appreciated!

Sean