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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What is it called when two halogen atoms are attached to same carbon atom?

Options:

Vis-halide

Gem-halide

α,β-halide

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Gem-halide

Explanation:

When two halogen atoms are attached to same carbon atom then it is known as gem - dihalide.