JEE Main Chemistry question

In dihalogen derivatives, if two halogen atoms are attached to the same carbon atom, the compound is called:

Answer: (A)

Solution

By definition, a geminal (gem-) dihalide has both halogen atoms on the same carbon atom (e.g. ), while a vicinal dihalide has the two

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