In the following examples, select the primary alkyl halide
(A). 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
(B). 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane
(C). 3-Bromo propene
(D). Chlorophenyl methane
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (C) and (D) only
A primary alkyl halide has the halogen attached to a primary carbon (a carbon bonded to only one other carbon).
Let’s analyze each compound:
- (A) 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane → Br on primary carbon ✔️
- (B) 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane → Br on tertiary carbon ❌
- (C) 3-Bromo propene → Br on primary carbon ✔️
- (D) Chlorophenyl methane → Cl on primary carbon ✔️