MHT CET202313 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Which among the following is benzylic halide?
Options
- AC ₆ H ₅- CH ₂- X
- BC ₆ H ₅- X
- CC ₆ H ₅- CH = CH - X
- DC ₆ H ₅- CH ₂- CH ₂- X
Correct answer
A. C ₆ H ₅- CH ₂- X
Step-by-step solution
In benzylic halides, halogen atom is bonded to a sp ^3 hybridized carbon atom which is further bonded to an aromatic ring. Hence, C ₆ H ₅- CH ₂- X is a benzylic halide.