Question

Which of the following compounds can be classified as aryl halides?

(i) \[\ce{p-ClC6H4CH2CH(CH3)2}\]

(ii) \[\ce{p-CH3CHCl(C6H4)CH2CH3}\]

(iii) \[\ce{o-BrH2C - C6H4CH(CH3)CH2CH3}\]

(iv) \[\ce{C6H5 - Cl}\]

Answer 1

(i) \[\ce{p-ClC6H4CH2CH(CH3)2}\]

(iv) \[\ce{C6H5 - Cl}\]

Explanation:

(i) 

(ii)  

(iii)  

(iv)  

In compound (i) and compound (iv), halogen atom is directly bonded to aromatic ring therefore these compounds are classified as aryl halides.