NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Which combination of statements accurately describes the classification and properties of haloalkanes?
Haloalkanes can be classified as mono, di, or polyhalogen compounds based on the number of halogen atoms; they include alkyl halides, which form a homologous series.
Haloalkanes are always chiral due to the presence of halogen atoms attached to carbon; they cannot exist as stereoisomers.
Haloalkanes that are monohalogen compounds can be further classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the carbon atom's hybridization and the nature of the carbon to which halogen is attached.
All haloalkanes are highly reactive and exclusively undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions without any elimination reactions.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A accurately describes the classification of haloalkanes as mono, di, or polyhalogen compounds and the existence of alkyl halides in a homologous series. Statement C is also correct, but it is not included in the correct combination. Statements B and D are incorrect as haloalkanes can be chiral, and they can undergo both nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
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