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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Question 39

Question 39

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

The general formula of haloalkanes where X represents the halide is

  1. A.CnH2n−1X.
  2. B.CnH2nX.
  3. C.CnH2n+2X.
  4. D.CnH2n+1X.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (CnH2n+1X.)

Explanation

A haloalkane is an alkane (CnH2n+2) with one H replaced by a halogen: CnH2n+1X.