Haloalkanes

Question 1

Why are haloalkanes considered important molecules in organic chemistry?

Answer 1

they contain a polar bond which gives the possibility of a nucleophilic attack

Question 2

What are the 3 classes of haloalkanes?

Answer 2

primary, secondary or tertiary

Question 3

Describe what a primary haloalkane is?

Answer 3

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 1 other carbon atom

Question 4

Describe what a secondary haloalkane is?

Answer 4

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 2 other carbon atoms

Question 5

Describe what a tertiary haloalkane is?

Answer 5

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 3 other carbon atoms

Question 6

What are the 2 main types of reaction monohalogenalkanes can undergo?

Answer 6

Elimation Reactions where a hydrogen halide molecule is eliminated by reaction with a strong base
Substitution reaction where the halogen atom is replaced by a nucleophile