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Monohalocompounds may further be classified according to thehybridisation of the carbon atom to which the halogen is bonded, asdiscussed below.

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Monohalocompounds Classification

Monohalocompounds may further be classified according to the hybridisation of the carbon atom to which the halogen is bonded, as discussed below.

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Monohalocompounds can be classified based on the hybridization of the carbon atom to which the halogen is bonded. Let's discuss the classification step by step:

  1. Identify the carbon atom bonded to the halogen in the monohalocompound.

  2. Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom. This can be done by counting the number of sigma bonds and lone pairs around the carbon atom.

  3. If the carbon atom is sp3 hybridized, it means it is bonded to four other atoms or groups, including the halogen. These compounds are called sp3 hybridized monohalocompounds.

  4. If the carbon atom is sp2 hybridized, it means it is bonded to three other atoms or groups, including the halogen. These compounds are called sp2 hybridized monohalocompounds.

  5. If the carbon atom is sp hybridized, it means it is bonded to two other atoms or groups, including the halogen. These compounds are called sp hybridized monohalocompounds.

By classifying monohalocompounds based on the hybridization of the carbon atom, we can gain insights into their chemical properties and reactivity.

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