Haloalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Substitution reactions of monohaloalkanes
A
React with aqueous alkalis when heated under reflux to form alcohols.
Reacts with alcoholic alkoxides to form ethers.
Reacts with ethanolic potassium (HUR) to form nitriles.
2
Q
Other reaction that monohaloalkanes are likely to undertake
A
Elimination when heated under reflux in ethanolic conditions, will form alkenes.