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What is the nature of the circled C atom in the following compound?(a) sp^2 hybridised(b) allylic(c) benzylic(d) vinylicThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.My question is from Haloalkanes Classification topic in division Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT answer is (C) benzylic

Easiest EXPLANATION: The circled C atom is sp^3 hybridised and is attached directly to an aromatic RING, hence it is a benzylic carbon and the COMPOUND is a 1o benzylic halide.


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