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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What is a halohydrin?
Options
A An alcohol with a halogen on the same carbon
B A compound containing both a halogen and an OH group on adjacent carbons
Correct Answer
C A halogenated alkane
D A salt of a halogen
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A halohydrin is formed by addition of X2 and H2O to an alkene, adding X and OH across the double bond, giving a halogen on one carbon and OH on the adjacent carbon.

Hint

X and OH on adjacent carbons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 140 of 1999
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