I need help with the question you don't have to give me the answer but explaining to me how i can get the answer would be greatly appreciated. :)
4. Which of the following organic compounds is an alkyl halide?
(Points : 1)
CH4

CH3CH2OH

CH3Cl

CH3COOH

Question

I need help with the question you don't have to give me the answer but explaining to me how i can get the answer would be greatly appreciated. :) 
4. Which of the following organic compounds is an alkyl halide?
(Points : 1)
       CH4

       CH3CH2OH

       CH3Cl

       CH3COOH

aaronq · Answer

alkyl $\approx$ a hydrocarbon (meaning it's made of H, C and sometimes other elements)

halide = element from column VIIA (on the periodic table) e.g F, Br