Which of the Following Is a Geminal Dihalide

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a geminal dihalide?

• A) cis-1,2-dibromocyclopentane
• B) 3,3-dichloropentane
• C) trans-1,4-diiodocyclohexane
• D) isobutyl chloride
• E) 1,3-dibromoheptane

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