Reactions of Alkanes and Haloalkanes (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Term for hydrocarbons with only single C-C bonds
Term for hydrocarbons with only single C-C bonds
Saturated hydrocarbons
Why alkanes are less reactive than other organic compounds
Why alkanes are less reactive than other organic compounds
Lack functional groups and C-C multiple bonds
Products of complete combustion of alkanes
Products of complete combustion of alkanes
Carbon dioxide and water vapour
Oxygen condition needed for complete combustion
Oxygen condition needed for complete combustion
Excess oxygen
Essential condition for alkane halogenation to occur
Essential condition for alkane halogenation to occur
UV light
Definition of substitution reaction
Definition of substitution reaction
Atom/group replaced by another atom/group in molecule
Why C-halogen bond is polar
Why C-halogen bond is polar
Large electronegativity difference between C and halogen
Product when haloalkane reacts with hydroxide ions
Product when haloalkane reacts with hydroxide ions
Alcohol
Product when haloalkane reacts with ammonia
Product when haloalkane reacts with ammonia
Amine
Definition of free radical
Definition of free radical
Species with atom containing unpaired electron