Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 170

Question: Which of the following is liquid at room temperature

[AFMC 2005]

Options:

A) $ CH_3I $

B) $ CH_3Br $

C) $ C_2H_5Cl $

D) $ CH_3F $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3F, $

$ CH_3Cl, $

$ CH_3Br $ and $ C_2H_5Cl $ are gases at room temperature. $ CH_3I $ is a liquid at room temperature and solidifies at -66.5°C.