Alkyl Halides

Question 1

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
A position wherein the carbon atom is connected directly to the halogen.

Answer 1

Alpha (α) Position

Question 2

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
Positions wherein the carbon atoms are connected to the alpha position.

Answer 2

Beta (β) Positions

Question 3

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
TRUE or FALSE: Alkyl Halides can have more than one α Position.

Answer 3

FALSE. They can only have one

Question 4

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
Alkyl Halides can have as many as ____ β Positions.

Answer 4

Three

Question 5

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
The three classifications of Alkyl Halides based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the α position.

Answer 5

Primary (1°): 1 Alkyl Group
Secondary (2°): 2 Alkyl Groups
Tertiary (3°): 3 Alkyl Groups

Question 6

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
TRUE or FALSE: All halogenated compounds are toxic.

Answer 6

FALSE, not all; many have clinical applications.

Question 7

NAMING CONVENTION
FILL IN THE BLANKS: Provide the substituent names for the halogens.

Fluorine - _____
Chlorine - _____
Bromine - _____
Iodine - _____

Answer 7

Fluorine - Fluoro
Chlorine - Chloro
Bromine - Bromo
Iodine - Iodo