Classify the following halogenoalkanes as primary, secondary, or tertiary: 1. CH3CBr(CH3)2 2. CH3CHBrCH3

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Question 38

Step 1: Analyze the structure of each halogenoalkane to determine its classification (primary, secondary, or tertiary).

• 1. $\text{CH}_3\text{CBr}(\text{CH}_3)_2$: The carbon atom bonded to the bromine atom is also bonded to three other carbon atoms (one $\text{CH}_3$ and two other $\text{CH}_3$ groups). This is a tertiary halogenoalkane.
• 2. $\text{CH}_3\text{CHBrCH}_3$: The carbon atom bonded to the bromine atom is also bonded to two other