Haloalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the boiling points if the haloakanes
A
Boiling point increases with chain length unless an alkyl group is present
2
Q
What type of haloalkane has the highest boiling point?
A
Primary haloalkanes
3
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
An electronic donor
4
Q
What reaction mechanism do Haloalkanes undergo?
A
Nucleophilic substitution
5
Q
Describe the rate of hydrolysis
A
Increases down group 7 due to lower bond enthalpy
6
Q
Describe how to test for a halide
A
Add silver nitrate until a precipitate forms
7
Q
What are haloakales soluble in?
A
Organic solvents
8
Q
What are haloalkanes not soluble in?
A
Water
9
Q
What are organohalogens used in?
A
Aerosols cans
10
Q
How does UV effect oxygen?
A
Causes 2 oxygen radicals to be formed
11
Q
What type of bond fission does UV radiation cause.
A
Homolytic
