Haloalkanes (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the general formula for haloalkanes?
What is the general formula for haloalkanes?
How many valence electrons do halogen atoms have?
How many valence electrons do halogen atoms have?
Seven
What causes structural isomers in haloalkanes?
What causes structural isomers in haloalkanes?
Branching in carbon chain & halogen position
When naming haloalkanes, from which end should the carbon chain be numbered?
When naming haloalkanes, from which end should the carbon chain be numbered?
The end nearest to the first halogen atom
What partial charge forms on the carbon atom bonded to a halogen in haloalkanes?
What partial charge forms on the carbon atom bonded to a halogen in haloalkanes?
How does boiling point change as halogen size increases from Cl to Br to I?
How does boiling point change as halogen size increases from Cl to Br to I?
Boiling point increases
What happens to water solubility as the carbon chain length in haloalkanes increases?
What happens to water solubility as the carbon chain length in haloalkanes increases?
Solubility decreases
Why are haloalkanes more reactive than alkanes?
Why are haloalkanes more reactive than alkanes?
The polar C-X bond makes C susceptible to attack
What product forms when haloalkanes react with hydroxide ions in substitution reactions?
What product forms when haloalkanes react with hydroxide ions in substitution reactions?
Alcohols
What role do chlorine radicals play in ozone destruction?
What role do chlorine radicals play in ozone destruction?
They catalyse ozone decomposition