Haloalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Why is 1-iodopropane hydrolysed faster than 1-bromopropane?
A
As the C-I bonds are weaker and are broken more easily. The C-I has less bond enthalpy.
2
Q
Order of rate of hydrolysis?
A
Slowest: 1-fluorobutane
1-chlorobutane
1- bromobutane
Fastest: 1- iodobutane
3
Q
Effect of branching on the rate of hydrolysis?
A
Tertiary hydrolyses the quickest, primary the slowest.
