Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following haloalkanes contains a secondary carbon atom bonded to a halogen?

A

1-Chloro-4-ethylcyclohexane

B

2-Chloro-3-methylpentane

C

4-tert. Butyl-3-iodoheptane

D

1,4-Dibromobut-2-ene

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In 2-Chloro-3-methylpentane, the chlorine atom is attached to the second carbon, which is a secondary carbon because it is bonded to two other carbon atoms.

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