OCII Flashcards
Strongest C-X bond based on bond enthalpy
C-F
Type of reaction: Halogenoalkane —> alcohol
Nucleophillic substitution
Reagents: halogenoalkane —> alcohol
Aqueous solution of NaOH or KOH
Identify the nucleophile: Halogenoalkane —> alcohol
Hydroxide ion
Type of reaction: Halogenoalkane —> alkene
Elimination
Reagents needed: Halogenoalkane —> alkene
HOT Ethanolic potassium/sodium hydroxide
What acts as a base in an elimination reaction
Hydroxide ion
Type of reaction: halogenoalkane —> silver halide
Nucleophillic substitution
Identify the nucleophile in halogenoalkane —> silver halide
Water
Colour of silver chloride
White
Colour of silver bromide
Cream
Colour of silver iodide
Yellow
Type of reaction: halogenoalkane —> amine
Nucleophillic substitution
Reagent + condition : halogenoalkane —> amine
HOT ethanolic solution of excess ammonia , under pressure
Type of reaction: halogenoalkane —> nitrile
Nucleophillic substitution