Organic I Mechanisms

Question 1

What are the conditions and reagents required for the nucleophillic substitution of a halogenoalkane with Hydroxide (:OH-) ions?

Answer 1

Reagent: Potassium or Sodium Hydroxide
Conditions: In aqueous solution, heated under reflux

Question 2

What are the conditions and reagents required for the nucleophillic subsitution of a halogenoalkane with Cyanide ions?

Answer 2

Reagents: KCN dissolved in ethanol/water mixture
Conditions: Heat under reflux

Question 3

What are the conditions and reagents required for the nucleophillic substitution of a halogenoalkane with Ammonia?

Answer 3

Reagent: NH3 dissolved in ethanol
Conditions: Heat under pressure

Question 4

What are the conditions and reagents required for the elimation reaction of a halogenoalkane with hydroxide (:OH-) ions

Answer 4

Reagents: Potassium or Sodium Hydroxide
Conditions: In ethanol, heated