Chemistry-Nomenclature

NEET Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the nomenclature of haloalkanes and haloarenes is correct?

A

Vinylic halides have halogen atoms bonded to sp3-hybridised carbon atoms.

B

Common names for alkyl halides are derived by naming the alkyl group followed by the halide name.

C

Dihalogen derivatives of benzene use the prefixes o-, m-, and p- in both common and IUPAC naming.

D

Aryl halides are compounds where the halogen is bonded to a sp3-hybridised carbon of an aromatic ring.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Statement B is correct as common names for alkyl halides are derived by naming the alkyl group followed by the name of halide. Statement A is incorrect because vinylic halides bond to sp2-hybridised carbons, while statement C is incorrect because the prefixes are only for common names. Statement D is incorrect as aryl halides involve sp2-hybridised carbons.

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