Question

Write the structure of the following compound and identify it as a 1°, 2° or 3° halide. 

1-chloro-2, 2-dimethylpropane

Answer 1

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3\phantom{...}}\\
|\phantom{.....}\\
\ce{CH3 - C - CH2 - Cl}\\
|\phantom{.....}\\
\ce{CH3\phantom{...}}\\
\end{array}\]

1° (Primary) halide