Functional group Groups containing halogens Groups containing halogens

| Chemical_class | Group_ | Formula | Prefix_ | Suffix | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| haloalkane | halo | RX | halo- | alkyl halide | Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) |
| fluoroalkane | fluoro | RF | fluoro- | alkyl fluoride | Fluoromethane (Methyl fluoride) |
| chloroalkane | chloro | RCl | chloro- | alkyl chloride | Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) |
| bromoalkane | bromo | RBr | bromo- | alkyl bromide | Bromomethane (Methyl bromide) |
| iodoalkane | iodo | RI | iodo- | alkyl iodide | Iodomethane (Methyl iodide) |