3.3.1 Reactivity of Haloalkanes

Question 1

Bond energies of Haloalkanes (indicative of reactivity)

Answer 1

C-F bond requires the most energy to break bonds, and so fluoroalkanes are less likely to undergo substitution reactions

Question 2

What happens when haloalkanes are reacted with aqueous silver nitrate

Answer 2

Precipitate is formed, and the rate of formation of these precipitates indicates the reactivity of haloalkanes

NUCLEOPHILIC SUBSTITUTION

Question 3

Order of reactivity of haloalkanes?

Answer 3