5 Questions
Which type of compound is formed when a hydrogen atom in an aliphatic hydrocarbon is replaced by a halogen atom?
Alkyl halide
What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in haloalkanes?
sp3
Which type of compound contains halogen atom(s) attached to sp2 hybridized carbon atom(s) of an aryl group?
Aryl halide
What is the name of the chlorine-containing antibiotic effective for the treatment of typhoid fever?
Chloramphenicol
What is the deficiency of the iodine-containing hormone thyroxine associated with?
Goiter
Study Notes
Haloalkanes
- A haloalkane is formed when a hydrogen atom in an aliphatic hydrocarbon is replaced by a halogen atom.
- The carbon atom in haloalkanes has a hybridization of sp3.
Aryl Halides
- Aryl halides are compounds that contain halogen atom(s) attached to sp2 hybridized carbon atom(s) of an aryl group.
Chloramphenicol
- Chloramphenicol is a chlorine-containing antibiotic effective for the treatment of typhoid fever.
Iodine Deficiency
- A deficiency of the iodine-containing hormone thyroxine is associated with goiter or cretinism.
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