Structure and Properties
Asked by Ashika Chavda · 2 years ago
What is the structure of tert-butyl bromide, and why is it classified as a tertiary alkyl halide?
1 Answer
Tert-butyl bromide has the molecular formula C4H9Br. Its structure is:
It is classified as a tertiary alkyl halide because the carbon atom bonded to bromine is attached to three other carbon atoms. This structure gives tert-butyl bromide unique properties compared to primary and secondary alkyl halides.
CH3
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CH3-C-Br
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CH3
It is classified as a tertiary alkyl halide because the carbon atom bonded to bromine is attached to three other carbon atoms. This structure gives tert-butyl bromide unique properties compared to primary and secondary alkyl halides.
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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