Haloalkanes (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Quizzes
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What elements must a haloalkane molecule contain?
What elements must a haloalkane molecule contain?
Carbon, hydrogen, and at least one halogen
Which prefix is used when naming a haloalkane containing iodine?
Which prefix is used when naming a haloalkane containing iodine?
iodo-
Why is the carbon-halogen bond polar?
Why is the carbon-halogen bond polar?
Halogens more electronegative than carbon
What does the term 'nucleophile' literally mean?
What does the term 'nucleophile' literally mean?
nucleus-loving
Which carbon-halogen bond has the lowest bond enthalpy?
Which carbon-halogen bond has the lowest bond enthalpy?
bond
Which haloalkane undergoes hydrolysis most rapidly?
Which haloalkane undergoes hydrolysis most rapidly?
Iodoalkanes
What colour precipitate forms when silver ions react with bromide ions?
What colour precipitate forms when silver ions react with bromide ions?
Cream
Why must all test tubes be at the same constant temperature during the hydrolysis experiment?
Why must all test tubes be at the same constant temperature during the hydrolysis experiment?
Temperature affects reaction rate
Which type of haloalkane hydrolyses fastest?
Which type of haloalkane hydrolyses fastest?
Tertiary haloalkanes
What are the products when a haloalkane undergoes hydrolysis with ?
What are the products when a haloalkane undergoes hydrolysis with ?
An alcohol and a halide ion