Classify the following compounds as primary,

Question:

Classify the following compounds as primary, secondary and tertiary halides.

(i) 1-Bromobut-2-ene

(ii) 4-Bromopent-2-ene

(iii) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

Solution:

(i) 1-Bromobut-2-ene is a primary halide

(ii) In 4-Bromopent-2-ene, the bromine is attached to the secondary carbon atom, hence this a secondary halide.

(iii) In 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane, the bromine is attached to the tertiary carbon atom, making it a tertiary halide.

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