MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which among the following examples of halogen derivatives does NOT correctly match with its type of compound?

(A)Halo alkane : Methyl chloride
(B)Allylic halide : 1-chloroetheneCorrect
(C)Haloarene : Chlorobenzene
(D)Benzylic halide : Benzyl chloride

Answer: (B)

Solution

An allylic halide has the halogen on an carbon adjacent to a bond (e.g. 3-chloropropene, CH_2=CH-CH_2Cl). 1-Chloroethene (, vinyl chloride) has the halogen directly on a doubly bonded carbon, so

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