Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 33

Question: Which of the following is a primary halide

[DCE 2004]

Options:

A) Isopropyl iodide

B) Secondary butyl iodide

C) Tertiary butyl bromide

D) Neo hexyl chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Neohexyl chloride is a primary halide as in it Cl-atom is attached to a primary carbon.

$ CH_3-\underset{CH_3\ \ \ \ }{\overset{CH_3\ \ \ \ }{\mathop{\underset{|}{\overset{|}{\mathop{C}}}-CH_2}}}-CH_2Cl $