Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
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Test for Halogenoalkanes
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- warm with NaOH (add ethanol to increase solubility)
- add dilute nitric acid
- add silver nitrate solution
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Result for halogenoalkanes test: white precipitate, soluble in dilute ammonia
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chloro-compound formed
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Result for halogenoalkanes test: cream precipitate, soluble in concentrated ammonia
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bromo-compound formed
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Result for halogenoalkanes test: yellow precipitate, insoluble in concentrated ammonia
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iodo-compound formed
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Uses of Halogenoalkanes
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- Make good refrigerants
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Primary Halogenoalkane
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contains one alkyl group ( least stable)
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Secondary Halogenoalkane
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contains two alkyl groups
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Tertiary Halogenoalkane
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contains three alkyl groups