Substitution Reactions Of Halogenoalkans

Question 1

Which reaction already mentioned is also an example of a substitution reaction?

Answer 1

The hydrolysis reaction.

Question 2

Conditions for the reaction to produce an alcohol

Answer 2

Heating a halogenoalkanes under reflux with aqueous potassium hydroxide to produce an alcohol.

Question 3

Equation for the reaction to produce an alcohol

Answer 3

RX + KOH —> ROH + KX

Question 4

Conditions for the reaction to produce a nitrile

Answer 4

Heating a halogenoalkanes under results with potassium cyanide dissolved in ethanol to produce a nitrile.

Question 5

Equation for the reaction to produce nitriles.

Answer 5

RX + KCN —> RCN + KX

Question 6

Conditions for the reaction to produce amines.

Answer 6

Heating a halogenoalkanes with ammonia solution in a sealed tube to produce an amine.

Question 7

Equation for the reaction to produce an Amine

Answer 7

RX + NH3 —> RNH2 + HX

Question 8

Equations used to show that the reaction between ammonia and a halogenoalkane is continuous.

Answer 8

Reaction 1: RX + NH3 —> RNH3+ + X-

Reaction 2: RNH3+ + NH3 —> RNH2 + NH4+ + X-