Question

Which of the following statements are true about alkyl halide?

• A. They are polar in nature.
• B. Alkyl halide contains a halogen atom linked to an alkyl group.
• C. They undergo additional reactions.
• D. They are highly soluble in water.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Alkyl halide contains a halogen atom linked to an alkyl group.

Explanation for the correct options:

(A) They are polar in nature.

• In alkyl halides, the carbon and hydrogen atoms have differences in electronegativity.
• Because of electronegativity, the halogens atom pulls the bonded electron towards itself and makes the polar bond.

(B) Alkyl halide contains a halogen atom linked to an alkyl group.

• A halogen atom is linked to an alkyl group and forms an alkyl halide.
• Alkyl halides contain one or more halogen substituents.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

(C) They undergo additional reactions.

• Alkyl halide undergoes either a substitutional reaction or an elimination reaction.

(D) They are highly soluble in water.

• Alkyl halides are slightly soluble in water.

Hence, options (A) and (B) is the correct option., they are polar in nature and alkyl halide contains a halogen atom linked to an alkyl group are true about alkyl halide.