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Topic: Preparation, properties and reactions· Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

The given compoundC_6H_5-CH=CH-CH(X)-CH_2CH_3 (benzene ring attached to CH=CH-CH(X)-CH_2CH_3)is an example of ________.

The given compound

\(\mathrm{C_6H_5-CH=CH-CH(X)-CH_2CH_3}\) (benzene ring attached to CH=CH-CH(X)-CH\(_2\)CH\(_3\))

is an example of ________.

structure of the given compound

1. vinylic halide

2. benzylic halide

3. aryl halide

4. allylic halide

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Best answer

Answer: 4. allylic halide

Key idea: A halide is named by the carbon that carries the halogen.

In \(\mathrm{C_6H_5-CH=CH-CH(X)-CH_2CH_3}\), X is on an \(sp^3\) carbon next to a C=C double bond. A halogen on an \(sp^3\) carbon adjacent to a C=C is an allylic halide.

  • Vinylic: X directly on a C=C carbon.
  • Benzylic: X on an \(sp^3\) carbon directly attached to the benzene ring. Here the carbon next to the ring is =CH, so no.
  • Aryl: X directly on the ring.
Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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