Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about haloalkanes is correct?
A
Haloalkanes can be formed by the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes.
B
Haloalkanes are only produced from primary alcohols through dehydration.
C
Haloalkanes do not participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
D
The reaction of haloalkanes with KCN yields only isocyanides.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Haloalkanes can indeed be formed by the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes as described in the NCERT context. Options B, C, and D contain misconceptions about the reactivity and formation of haloalkanes.
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