Question

classify each alkyl halide as primary (1°), secondary (2°), or tertiary (3°). select the single best answer for each part. part 1 of 3 ch₃ch₂ch₂ch(ch₃)cl 1° 2° 3° part 2 of 3

Explanation:

Step1: Recall definitions

Primary (1°) alkyl halide has halogen - bonded to carbon attached to one other carbon. Secondary (2°) has halogen - bonded to carbon attached to two other carbons. Tertiary (3°) has halogen - bonded to carbon attached to three other carbons.

Step2: Analyze CH₃CH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)Cl

The chlorine is attached to a carbon that is bonded to two other carbons (CH₂ and CH₃ groups). So it is a secondary (2°) alkyl halide.

Step3: Analyze the cyclohexyl - fluoride compound

The fluorine is attached to a carbon that is bonded to three other carbons in the cyclohexane ring. So it is a tertiary (3°) alkyl halide.

Answer:

Part 1 of 3: 2°
Part 2 of 3: 3°