How would you name the following compound?
CH $_{3}$ -CH $_{2}$ -Br

Bromo ethane

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Bromo pentane

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Bromo hexane

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Bromo ethane
Bromoethane, also known as ethyl bromide, is a chemical compound of the haloalkanes group.
$H_{2} C = C H_{2}$ + HBr $\to$ $H_{3} C - C H_{2} B r$
Option A is correct.

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