Asked by Macie Turner on Sep 25, 2024
Which of the following is a vicinal dihalide?
A) cis-1,2-dibromocyclopentane
B) 3,3-dichloropentane
C) trans-1,4-diiodocyclohexane
D) isobutyl chloride
E) 1,3-dibromoheptane
Vicinal Dihalide
A type of dihalide with two halogen atoms attached to adjacent carbon atoms in an organic molecule.
Dibromocyclopentane
An organic compound where a cyclopentane ring is substituted with two bromine atoms.
Diiodocyclohexane
A cyclohexane ring with two iodine atoms attached, used in various chemical synthesis reactions or as a precursor in organic chemistry.
- Identify the features and categorization of geminal, vicinal, and additional types of dihalides.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the features and categorization of geminal, vicinal, and additional types of dihalides.