Question

Which one of the following halides contains \[\ce{C_{{sp}^{2-}}}\] X bond?

Options

• Allyl halide

• Alkyl halide

• Benzyl halide

• Vinyl halide

Answer 1

Vinyl halide

Explanation:

In these compounds, the halogen atom is connected to a sp² hybridised carbon atom by a carbon-carbon double bond \[\ce{(C = C)}\].