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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

How many β-carbon atoms does 2-Bromobutane have?

Options:

0

1

2

3

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. 1.

A beta carbon is the carbon atom that is adjacent to the carbon atom that is attached to the halogen. In 2-Bromobutane, the halogen is at position C-2, so the alpha carbon has one carbon on either side, making it two alpha carbons and one beta carbon