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Alkyl Halide Naming Quiz

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Which prefix is used for a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms in an alkyl halide?

iso-

tert-

neo-

sec- (correct)

What is the correct naming for CH3CHClCH3 using common naming system?

neo-propyl chloride

sec-butyl chloride

isopropyl chloride (correct)

tert-butyl chloride

In the common naming system, what does the prefix 'iso-' indicate in an alkyl halide?

A secondary carbon atom

A carbon atom bonded to four other carbon atoms

A tertiary carbon atom

A carbon atom bonded to only one other carbon atom (correct)

In the common naming system, what does the prefix 'iso-' indicate in an alkyl halide?

The carbon atom is bonded to the main chain at the second carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct common name for the alkyl halide CH3CHClCH2CH3?

Isobutyl chloride Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix is used for a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms in an alkyl halide?

Sec- Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alkyl Halide Naming

In an alkyl halide, a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms is prefixed with "sec-" (short for secondary).
Using the common naming system, CH3CHClCH3 is named 1-chloropropane.
In the common naming system, the prefix 'iso-' indicates a branch in the carbon chain, specifically a methyl group (CH3) attached to the second carbon atom.
The correct common name for the alkyl halide CH3CHClCH2CH3 is 2-chlorobutane.

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Quiz on Common Naming of Alkyl Halides: Test your knowledge on naming alkyl halides using the common naming system, including prefixes such as iso- and sec-. Challenge yourself with questions about identifying the correct prefixes and naming structures of alkyl halides.