2.5 - Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
Primary Halogenoalkane Definition
A halogenoalkane that has a maximum of one carbon atom directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the halogen.
Secondary Halogenoalkane Definition
A halogenoalkane which has two carbon atoms directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the halogen.
Tertiary Halogenoalkane Definition
A halogenoalkane which has three carbon atoms directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the halogen.
Reflux Definition
Repeated boiling and condensing of a (reacting) mixture.
Hydrolysis Definition
Breaking up molecules by reaction with water.
Nucleophile Definition
An ion or molecule, with a lone pair of electrons, that attacks regions of low electron density.
Elimination Definition
A reaction in which a small molecule is removed from a larger molecule.
What is the functional group of the homologous series called halogenoalkanes?
C-X
What is the general formula of the homologous series called halogenoalkanes?
CnH2n+1X
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What are methyl halogenoalkanes?
Primary halogenoalkanes
