Question

Which among the following is benzylic halide?

• A. Bromophenylmethane
• B. 4-Bromotoluene
• C. 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane
• D. Bromobenzene

Hint:

Benzylic carbon = carbon next to benzene ring (not on ring).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
A benzylic halide is a compound in which the halogen atom is attached to a benzylic carbon, i.e., the carbon directly attached to a benzene ring. Step 1: Understand benzylic position. \[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_5 - \text{CH}_2 - X \quad (\text{Benzylic halide}) \]
Step 2: Check each option.

• (A) Bromophenylmethane → \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Br}\) → halogen on benzylic carbon \checkmark
• (B) 4-Bromotoluene → halogen on ring (aryl halide) $\times$
• (C) 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane → halogen not directly on benzylic carbon $\times$
• (D) Bromobenzene → halogen directly on benzene ring $\times$

Step 3: Conclusion. \[ \text{Correct answer = Bromophenylmethane} \]