Core practical 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is ethanol added to the test tube containing the halogenoalkanes in the hydrolysis reaction?
A
To increase the solubility and dissolve the halogenoalkane so the reactants are miscible
2
Q
Why are the test tubes containing the silver nitrate added to a water bath?
A
To allow the solution to equilibrate and reach the same temperature
3
Q
Why are halide ions are present in the mixture containing a halogenoalkane which has only covalent bonds?
A
The halogenoalkane is hydrolysed
C-Hal bonds break
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