Module 4 Nucleophilic substitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is nucleophilic substitution?
A
Reactions of haloalkanes
2
Q
What is produced in nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes?
A
Alcohol and water
3
Q
What is substituted on in nucleophilic substitution?
A
A alcohol molecule, OH-
4
Q
What are the reagents for nucleophilic substitution?
A
Hot aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide
5
Q
In which condition does nucleophilic substitution take place in?
A
HUR
6
Q
What is the polarity of a haloalkane?
A
Polar, due to the halogen being more electronegative
7
Q
What is the name of the process of removing water molecules from an alcohol?
A
Dehydration
8
Q
What are the conditions of Dehydration?
A
-HUR
-Concentrated H3PO4 or H2SO4
