The main difference in C-X bond of a haloalkane and a haloa…

Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Properties of Halogen Containing Compounds Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

The main difference in C-X bond of a haloalkane and a haloarene is

C-X bond in haloalkanes is shorter than haloarenes.

in haloalkanes the C attached to halogen in C-X bond is

hybridized while in haloarenes it is

hybridized.

C-X bond in haloarenes acquires a double bond character due to higher electronegativity of X than haloalkanes.

Haloalkanes are less reactive than haloarenes due to difficulty in C-X cleavage in haloalkanes.

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in haloarenes, carbon of C-X is hybridized while in haloalkanes it is hybridized.

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