NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Name the following halide according to IUPAC system and classify them as alkyl, allyl, benzyl (primary, secondary, tertiary), vinyl or aryl halides: CH 3 C(Cl)(C 2 H 5 )CH 2 CH 3
Options
- A2-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a tertiary alkyl halide
- B3-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a secondary alkyl halide
- C2-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a secondary alkyl halide
- D3-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a tertiary alkyl halide
Correct answer
D. 3-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a tertiary alkyl halide
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) 3-chloro-3-methylpentane and it is a tertiary alkyl halide