Compound containing two halogen atoms on two adjacent carbon atoms are called as ___________?
Correct answer: B. Vicinal dihalides
- A. Glycols
- B. Vicinal dihalides
- C. Geminal dihalides
- D. Diols
Explanation
A compound with two halogen atoms attached to adjacent carbon atoms contains a vicinal dihalide, with the substituents on neighbouring carbon atoms. The likely distractor is a geminal dihalide, but geminal halogens are attached to the same carbon atom.
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