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Which of the following categories does the compound shown belong to?(a) Primary haloalkane(b) Secondary haloalkane(c) Tertiary haloalkane(d) HaloareneI had been asked this question during an interview.Question is from Haloalkanes Classification topic in section Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (b) Secondary haloalkane

Easiest explanation: The compound shown is cyclohexyl iodide, in which the halogen atom is bonded to an ALKYL GROUP that is alicyclic in nature. Since there are effectively two alkyl groups ATTACHED to the CARBON bonded to the halogen atom, it is CLASSIFIED as secondary or 2° cyclo alkyl halide.



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