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: m-ClCH 2 C 6 H 4 CH 2 C(CH 3 ) 3
Options
- A1-chloromethyl-3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a secondary benzyl halide
- B1-chloromethyl-3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a primary benzyl halide
- C1-chloromethyl-3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a tertiary benzyl halide
- D1-chloromethyl-3-(2,4-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a primary benzyl halide
Correct answer
B. 1-chloromethyl-3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a primary benzyl halide
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) 1-chloromethyl-3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-benzene and it is a primary benzyl halide