Question

Which of the following statement is correct about alkyl halides?

• A. They are associated with each other by H-bonds.
• B. They dissolve in water quickly.
• C. They dissolve easily in organic solvents.
• D. They do not contain any polar bonds in their molecules.

Answer 1

The correct option is C They dissolve easily in organic solvents.

Alkyl halides are not associated with each other by H-bonds. Hydrogen bonding is possible only if H atom is attached to electronegative N, O or F atom. This is not true in case of alkyl halides. C-halogen bond is polar because of electronegativity difference between carbon and halogen. Alkyl halides dissolve easily in organic solvents. They do not dissolve in water quickly.