Alkyl Halides Classification Methyl halides:Halide is attached to a methyl group. Primary alkyl halide:Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to only one other carbon. Secondary alkyl halide:Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to two other carbons. Tertiary alkyl halide:Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to three other carbons. 2013 Pearson Education Inc. 9 Alkyl Halides Classification • Methyl halides: Halide is attached to a methyl group. • Primary alkyl halide: Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to only one other carbon. • Secondary alkyl halide: Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to two other carbons. • Tertiary alkyl halide: Carbon to which halogen is bonded is attached to three other carbons. 9 © 2013 Pearson Education Inc