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Which functional group is present in a molecule of CH3Cl?

A
Amine
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Halide
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Ether
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Aldehyde
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Ketone
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Solution

The correct option is C Halide
Methyl chloride, CH3Cl is an alkyl chloride. The functional group present is chlorine atom Cl.
Note: In general we can write alkyl halides as R-X where X is halogen atom (Cl, Br, I or F).

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