Question

Compounds derived from the alkanes from the replacement of one or more than one hydrogen atoms from halogen atoms are called as:

• A. alkyl halide
• B. haloalkanes
• C. halo arenes
• D. both $A$ and $B$

Answer 1

The correct option is D both $A$ and $B$

Compounds derived from the alkanes from the replacement of one or more than one hydrogen atoms from halogen atoms are called as alkyl halide or haloalkanes. Thus $C{H}_3-Cl$ is obtained by replacement of on $H$ atom from methane
$\left(C{H}_4\right)$ with $Cl$ atom. It is called methyl chloride or chloromethane.