Asked by Sherrita Harvin on Sep 25, 2024

Among the following alkyl halides, choose the one with the lowest boiling point.

A) t-butyl chloride
B) n-butyl chloride
C) t-butyl bromide
D) n-butyl iodide
E) t-butyl iodide

Lowest Boiling Point

The temperature at which a substance transitions from a liquid to a gas state, being the lowest among a group of substances.

T-butyl Chloride

A compound consisting of a tertiary butyl group attached to a chlorine atom, used in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions.

N-butyl Iodide

An organic compound with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3I, used in organic synthesis.

  • Comprehend the polarity in alkyl halide bonds and its influence on their reactivity and physical characteristics.