In primary alkyl halides, carbon attached to the halogen atom is further attached to how many carbon atoms? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
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Answer: a Explanation: As we can see below, carbon attached to the halogen atom is further attached to one carbon atom. Example: CH3−X → Methyl halide CH3−CH2−X→ Ethyl halide CH3CH2CH2−X → n-Propyl halide.