Haloalkanes (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Alkanes with H atoms replaced by halogen atoms (F, Cl, Br, I)

$\mathrm{C_nH_{2n+1}X}$ where X is a halogen

Fluoro-, chloro-, bromo-, iodo-

Halogen more electronegative than C, creates $\delta^+$ and $\delta^-$

Larger halogen = higher bp (I > Br > Cl > F)

Decreases - non-polar hydrocarbon part becomes dominant

Polar C-X bond makes C susceptible to nucleophile attack

Alcohol (halogen replaced by -OH group)

UV breaks C-Cl bond, releasing Cl radicals that destroy O₃

Cl acts as catalyst - regenerated after each reaction cycle