What is dihalides? and, what is Vicinal dihalides ?
If an organic compound contain 2 halogen atom it is called dihalide. They are of 2 types : a) Gem dihalide b) vic-dihalide
​Gem refers to halogen on same carbon. Vicinal dihalides have halogens on adjacent carbons – “in the vicinity”. The diagram shown below is self explainatory.
​Gem refers to halogen on same carbon. Vicinal dihalides have halogens on adjacent carbons – “in the vicinity”. The diagram shown below is self explainatory.