Halogenoalkanes Flashcards by Ream Din | Brainscape

Q

What is meant by a halogenoalkane?

A

An alkane where at least 1 hydrogen atom has been replaced by a halogen

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Prefixes of the halogens in halogenoalkane?

A

fluoro-
chloro-
bromo-
iodo-

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What is the general formula for halogenoalkanes?

A

CₙH₂ₙ₊₁X

‘X’ represents any halogen

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