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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Classification MCQ

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ClassificationEasyQuestion 830001

Question

CH₃Cl is classified as a:
  1. A
    Primary (1°) alkyl halide
    Correct
  2. B
    Secondary (2°) alkyl halide
  3. C
    Tertiary (3°) alkyl halide
  4. D
    Vinyl halide

Correct answer

Primary (1°) alkyl halide

Explanation

Classification is based on the degree of the carbon bearing the halogen: 1° = attached to one alkyl group, 2° = two, 3° = three. In CH₃Cl, the C has no alkyl groups → primary.

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