Haloalkane or alkyl halides are the compounds which have the general formula "RX" where R is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group and X is a halogen (F, Cl, Br, I).

What is alkyl halide example?

Alkyl Halide Properties

Methyl chloride, methyl bromide, ethyl chloride and some chlorofluoromethanes are in the form of gas at room temperature. Higher members are liquids or solids. As we know, molecules of organic halogen compounds are polar in nature.

What is the general formula of aryl halides?

Alkyl and Aryl Halides of Class 12

Aryl halides are compounds containing halogen attached directly to an aromatic ring. The general formula of aryl halides is ArX, where Ar is phenyl, substituted phenyl or aryl groups.