Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What is nucleophilic substitution?
A
A nucleophile swaps over with a halogen in a reaction eg
C2H5Br + OH- becomes C2H5OH + Br free radicals
2
Q
What is the test for halide ions?
A
Use ethanol, water and AgNo3 and test the intensity of the precipitate formed
With Cl- , AgCl will be formed white precipitate
With Br-, AgBr will be formed cream precipitate
With I-, AgI will be formed yellow precipitate
3
Q
Which is a larger factor in halogenoalkane reactions, bond enthalpy or electronegativity?
A
Bond enthalpy
4
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
An electron pair donor