Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are halogenoalkanes?
A
Alkanes where one or more of the hydrogens has been replaced by a halogen atom
2
Q
Are carbon-halogen bonds polar or non-polar? Why?
A
Polar
Halogens are much more electronegative than carbon
3
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
An electron pair donor
4
Q
Why are the carbon atoms attacked by nucleophiles?
A
They don’t have enough electrons
5
Q
Name three nucleophiles that will react with halogenoalkanes.
A
Cyanide ion
Ammonia
Hydroxide ion
