The hydrolysis of 1-chloropropane to form propan-1-ol occurs much more slowly than the equivalent hydrolysis of 1-iodopropane. Which statement accounts for this observation?
- AChlorine is more electronegative than iodine.
- BThe bond strength of the C-I bond is less than that of the C-Cl bond.
- CThe carbon atom in the C-Cl bond is more $\delta^+$ than that in the C-I bond.
- DThe hydrolysis involves a nucleophilic addition reaction.