15.1 - Chemistry of the haloalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a haloalkane?
A
A compound that contains carbon, hydrogen and at least one halogen atom.
2
Q
What is the prefix of fluorine?
A
Fluoro
3
Q
What is the prefix of chlorine?
A
Chloro
4
Q
What is the prefix of bromine?
A
Bromo
5
Q
What is the prefix of iodine?
A
Iodo
6
Q
Why is the carbon halogen bond polar?
A
Because the halogen atom is more electronegative than the carbon atom.
7
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
An electron pair donor
8
Q
Are nucleophiles positive or negative?
A
Negative
9
Q
What attracts the nucleophile, the carbon or the halogen?
A
The carbon
10
Q
What is the trend in the rate of hydrolysis with the strength of the carbon bond?
A
The rate of hydrolysis increases as the strength of the carbon-halogen bond decreases.
