Which of the following statements is correct for a saturated alkyl halide?
(a) the C–X bond results from overlap of the s orbital of carbon and the p orbital
of the halogen (X)
(b) the C–X bond results from overlap of the p orbital of carbon and the p orbital
of the halogen (X)
(c) the C–X bond results from overlap of the sp3 orbital of carbon and the p
orbital of the halogen (X)
(d) the C–X bond results from overlap of the sp2 orbital of carbon and the p
orbital of the halogen (X)

1 Answer

Answer :

the C–X bond results from overlap of the sp3 orbital of carbon and the p
orbital of the halogen (X)

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