Asked by Kimberly Romanger on Sep 25, 2024
Which of the following is a geminal dihalide?
A) cis-1,2-dibromocyclopentane
B) 3,3-dichloropentane
C) trans-1,4-diiodocyclohexane
D) isobutyl chloride
E) 1,3-dibromoheptane
Geminal Dihalide
Organic compounds where two halogen atoms are attached to the same carbon atom.
Dibromocyclopentane
A cyclopentane molecule in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by bromine atoms.
Dichloropentane
A type of organic compound that consists of a pentane chain with two chlorine atoms attached, which can exist in multiple isomeric forms.
- Recognize the characteristics and classification of geminal, vicinal, and other dihalides.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the characteristics and classification of geminal, vicinal, and other dihalides.