Question

In benzylic halides, the halogen atom is bonded to

• A. sp hybridized carbon atom.
• B. \(\text{sp}^2\) hybridized carbon atom.
• C. \(\text{sp}^3\) hybridized carbon atom.
• D. \(\text{dsp}^2\) hybridized carbon atom.

Hint:

In a benzylic halide the halogen is on a CH2 carbon next to the ring, which is sp3.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
A benzylic halide has the halogen on a carbon directly attached to a benzene ring, for example \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}\).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation
The carbon bearing Cl has four single bonds (two H, one ring carbon, one Cl). Four sigma bonds mean \(sp^3\) hybridisation.
An \(sp^2\) carbon bearing the halogen would be an aryl or vinyl halide, which is a different class.

Final Answer:
The halogen is on an \(sp^3\) carbon, option (C). \[ \boxed{sp^3} \]