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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What is the common name of 3-Bromopropene?

Options:

Tert-Butyl bromide

Vinyl bromide 

Allyl bromide

Propylidene bromide

Correct Answer:

Allyl bromide

Explanation:

3-Bromopropene has 3 C atoms in the parent chain with a double bond at C-1 and Br at C-3. This means that Br is attached to the C which is next to the C-C double bond, hence it is an allylic halide.