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Nomenclature of Halogen Derivatives

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Key Points: Nomenclature of Halogen Derivatives

Basic rules

  • Alkyl halides → haloalkanes (IUPAC)
  • Aryl halides → haloarenes
  • Longest chain selection
  • Numbering for the lowest position
  • Substituents named alphabetically
Formula Common name IUPAC name
CH₃CH₂Br Ethyl bromide Bromoethane
CH₃CH(Cl)CH₃ Isopropyl chloride 2-Chloropropane
(CH₃)₂CH–CH₂Br Isobutyl bromide 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
(CH₃)₃CBr Tert-butyl bromide 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane
(CH₃)₃CCH₂Cl Neopentyl chloride 1-Chloro-2,2-dimethylpropane
CH≡C–Cl Chloroacetylene Chloroethyne
Benzyl iodide Iodophenylmethane
p-Iodotoluene 1-Iodo-4-methylbenzene or 4-Iodotoluene
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