Halogenoalkanes

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Haloalkanes are a the functional group that are distinguished by a halogen somewhere on the chain. (F, Cl, Br, I, At)

Primary means the functional group is on the end of the chain

Secondary means the functional group is on the main chain, but somewhere in the middle.

Tertiary means the functional group is on a smaller chain that branches from the main chain.

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