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Tertiary alkyl halide among the following is

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a

Secondary butyl chloride

b

3-Chloro-3-methyl pentane

c

2 - Chlorobutane

d

Isobutyl chloride

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

  • Tertiary alkyl halides are those in which a halogen atom is joined to a tertiary carbon atom (i.e. a carbon atom attached to three other carbon atoms). 
  • Chlorine is attached to a tertiary carbon atom in making it a tertiary alkyl halide.CH3-CH2-CCH3Cl-CH2-CH3

Hence, the correct answer is option (D)  3-Chloro-3-methyl pentane.

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