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 $