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Alkyl/Aryl halides may be classified as mono, di or polyhalogen compounds depending on one, two or more halogen atoms in their structures. Alkyl halides are prepared by free radical halogenation of alkanes, addition of halogen acids to alkenes and replacement of -OH group of alcohols with halogens using phosphorus halides, thionyl chloride or halogen acids. Aryl halides are prepared by electrophilic substitution to arenes.
The following questions are multiple choice questions.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Name the major monohalo product following reaction:

A

1-Iodo-1-methyl cyclohexane

B

1-Iodomethyl cyclohexane

C

1-Chloro cyclohexane

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
B

According to Markovnikov.s rule, iodine will add to the carbon atom having less number of hydrogen atoms.
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