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Which of the following statements is correct for a saturated alkyl halide?
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A the C–X bond results from overlap of the s orbital of carbon and the p orbital of the halogen (X)
B the C–X bond results from overlap of the p orbital of carbon and the p orbital of the halogen (X)
C the C–X bond results from overlap of the sp3 orbital of carbon and the p orbital of the halogen (X)
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D the C–X bond results from overlap of the sp2 orbital of carbon and the p orbital of the halogen (X)
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In a saturated alkyl halide, the carbon is sp3 hybridized. The C-X bond is formed by the overlap of the sp3 hybrid orbital of carbon with the p orbital of the halogen.

Hint

What is the hybridization of carbon in a saturated alkyl halide?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1223 of 1999
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