Organic Chemistry: Dihalides Quiz
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What is the term used for dihalides with halogens on the same carbon atom?

  • Alkyl halides
  • Alkylidene dihalides (correct)
  • Geminal alkyls
  • Vicinal dihalides

What are vicinal dihalides defined as?

  • Dihalides with halogens on adjacent carbon atoms (correct)
  • Dihalides with halogens on the same carbon atom
  • Monohalides attached to a branched carbon chain
  • Dihalides with halogens on opposite sides of the molecule

How are di- and poly-halogenated alkanes generally classified in the IUPAC system?

  • Halogenated alkanes
  • Dihaloalkanes (correct)
  • Dibromoalkanes
  • Haloalkyl groups

Which of the following is an example of a polyhalogenated compound?

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What is the general structure of perhalohydrocarbons?

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Gem-dihalides

Halogenated alkanes where two halogen atoms are attached to the same carbon atom. Note: They are also called "gem-dihalides".

Vicinal dihalides

A type of dihaloalkane where the two halogen atoms are attached to adjacent carbon atoms. Note: They are also called "vicinal dihalides".

Dihaloalkanes

The IUPAC system naming for compounds with two halogen atoms.

Perhalohydrocarbon

A hydrocarbon where all hydrogen atoms are replaced with halogen atoms.

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Trichloromethane

A type of polyhaloalkane that contains three chlorine atoms. It's commonly known as chloroform.

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