Organic compound containing halogen atom as a functional group are called alkyl halides. Alkyl halides are very reactive organic compounds. The general formula of alkyl halide is CnH2n+1– X, where X= Cl, Br, I. Example: CH3-Cl (Methyl Chloride),CH3-Br (Methyl bromide) ,C2H5-Br (Ethyl Bromide) ,C3H7-Br (Propyl bromide) etc. etc.
CLASSIFICATION OF ALKYL HALIDES
Alkyl halides are classified into three classes: PRIMARY ALKYL HALIDE: Alkyl halides containing primary C-atom are called primary alkyl halides.
For example: CH3-CH2-I (Ethyl iodide) ,
SECONDARY ALKYL HALIDE: Alkyl halides containing secondary c-atom are called secondary alkyl halides. For example:
TERTIARY ALKYL HALIDE: Alkyl halides containing tertiary c-atom are called tertiary alkyl halide. For example:
