Question: In comparing nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions that differ only in the identity of the halogen that is the leaving group in the substrate, it is

In comparing nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions that differ only in the identity of the halogen that is the leaving group in the substrate, it is found that the fluorinated substrate reacts faster than either of the cases where bromine or chlorine is the leaving group. Explain this behavior, which is contrary to the trend among the halogens as leaving groups in SN1 and SN2 reactions (in protic solvents).

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