JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The general formula of haloalkanes where X represents the halide is

A. CₙH₂ₙ₋₁X
B. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁XCorrect
C. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂X
D. CₙH₂ₙX

Explanation

Haloalkanes are derived from alkanes (CₙH₂ₙ₊₂) by replacing one H with halogen X. Formula = CₙH₂ₙ₊₁X.

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