MCQ
Identify the correct statement about nomenclature of alkyl halide.
  • A
    The monohalogen derivatives of alkanes are called as alkyl halides.
  • B
    The common name of an alkyl halide is always written as two separate words.
  • C
    In $\text{IUPAC}$ system, the monohalogen derivatives of alkanes are named as haloalkanes.
  • All of above.

Answer

Correct option: D.
All of above.
The monohalogen derivatives of alkanes are called as alkyl halides denoted as $R−X$ where $(R−)$ is the alkyl group and $X−$ is the halogen atom.
The common name of an alkyl halide is always written as two separate words. In $\text{IUPAC}$ system, the monohalogen derivatives of alkanes are named as haloalkanes. for e.g., methyl chloride has $\text{IUPAC}$ name chloromethane.

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