Reactions of Haloalkanes

Question 1

Alkenes

Answer 1

Haloalkanes can undergo an elimination with NaOH/KOH to form alkenes.

Question 2

Ethers

Answer 2

Haloalkanes can undergo a nucleophilic substitution with alcholic alkoxides to form ethers.

Question 3

Amines

Answer 3

Haloalkanes can undergo nucleophilic substitution with NH3 to form amines.

Question 4

Nitriles

Answer 4

Haloalkanes can undergo a nucleophilic substitution with ethanolic cyanide (KCN) to form nitriles.

Question 5

Alcohols

Answer 5

Haloalkanes can undergo a nucleophilic substitution with alkali OH- to form alcohols.