Haloalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are halogalkanes
A
Alkanes with one or more halogen attached to it.
2
Q
What is a nucleophile
A
Electron pair donor
3
Q
Are haloalkanes polar
A
Yes, halogen is more electronegative so it is open to attack from the nucleophiles
4
Q
Conditions for haloalkanes to react with hydroxide ions
A
Warm aqueous sodium hydroxide
Carried out under reflux
5
Q
Conditions for haloalkanes to react with water
A
Heat with water
Reaction slower than with hydroxide ions
6
Q
How to test for the reaction time of haloalkanes
A
Place the 3 halogens in different tubes
Add silver nitrate solution and ethanol solvent
See which one forms precipitate first - Iodide, bromide, chloride
