Chapter 8.4: Preparation of Haloalkanes by Halogenation of Alkanes

Question 1

How can haloalkanes be prepared?

Answer 1

• Haloalkanes can be prepared by the addition of HX and X2 to alkenes
o Also prepared by replacement of the -OH group of alcohols by halogen

Question 2

What is a reaction in which an atom or group of atoms in a compound is replaced by another atom or group of atoms?

Answer 2

substitution

Question 3

Define substitution

Answer 3

a reaction in which an atom or group of atoms in a compound is replaced by another atom or group of atoms