Question

The given compound 
 
is an example of ___________. 

• A. Aryl halide
• B. Allylic halide
• C. Vinylic halide
• D. Benzylic halide

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine the category of the given compound, let's analyze the structure provided:

The structure shows a halogen (X) attached to a carbon atom, which is adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond (CH=CH-CH). This specific structure falls under the definition of an "allylic halide."

Explanation:

• An allylic halide features a halogen atom attached to a carbon atom that is directly attached to a carbon-carbon double bond. This is evident in the structure shown as the halogen (X) is bonded to the carbon which is one position away from the double bond.
• In contrast, an aryl halide would have the halogen attached directly to an aromatic ring, which is not the case here.
• A vinylic halide would have the halogen directly bonded to the carbon of the double bond, which is again not applicable.
• A benzylic halide involves a halogen attached to a carbon that is directly bonded to a benzene ring, which does not match the given structure.

Thus, based on the analysis, the compound is an example of an allylic halide.