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Neopentylchloride belongs to which class of alkyl halides?

Correct answer: A. Primary alkyl halides

  • A. Primary alkyl halides
  • B. Secondary alkyl halides
  • C. Tertiary alkyl halides
  • D. Quaternary alkyl halides

Explanation

Non-pentyl chloride is the primary alkyl halide because in it, Chlorine atom is linked to a primary carbon atom. It can also seen in its structure.

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About Nomenclature, Structure and Reactivity

Alkyl halides are named by selecting the longest carbon chain and locating the halogen substituent, while their structures are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary. Their reactivity includes nucleophilic substitution and elimination, with the behaviour of leaving groups and the distinction between SN1 and SN2 mechanisms linked to substrate structure.

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