Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Are halogenoalkanes soluble in water?
A
Insoluble as C-H bonds are non-polar, not
compensated for enough by C-X bond polarity
2
Q
Do halogenoalkanes have a polar bond? why?
A
Yes polar, as halogen has a higher electronegativity than C (halogen is δ-, carbon is
δ+)
