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6. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Haloalkanes and haloarenes are classified based on the number of halogen atoms present, exhibiting distinct chemical properties and reactivity. Their synthesis is primarily achieved through various methods such as nucleophilic substitution and electrophilic aromatic substitution, with significant applications across industries. Understanding their behavior and reactivity is crucial, particularly in terms of environmental impact and organic synthesis.

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  • 6

    Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

    This section covers the classification, nomenclature, preparation, and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes, emphasizing their structural characteristics and applications.

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  • 6.1

    Classification Of Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

    This section discusses the classification, nomenclature, and various reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes, highlighting their structure and applications.

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  • 6.1.1

    On The Basis Of Number Of Halogen Atoms

    This section discusses the classification of haloalkanes and haloarenes based on the number of halogen atoms and their properties.

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  • 6.1.2

    Compounds Containing Sp3 C−xbond(X=f,cl,br,i)

    This section focuses on haloalkanes and haloarenes, detailing their classification, nomenclature, preparation, and significant reactions.

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  • 6.1.3

    Compounds Containing Sp² C—x Bond

    This section discusses vinylic halides and aryl halides, which involve carbon atoms with sp2 hybridization bonded to halogens.

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  • 6.2

    Nomenclature Of Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

    This section covers the nomenclature, classification, preparation methods, properties, and applications of haloalkanes and haloarenes according to the IUPAC system.

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  • 6.3

    Nature Of Carbon-Halogen Bond

    The section discusses the characteristics and significance of carbon-halogen bonds in haloalkanes and haloarenes.

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  • 6.4

    Methods Of Preparation Of Haloalkanes

    This section discusses the various methods for preparing haloalkanes and haloarenes, including their classification and significant reactivity properties.

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  • 6.4.1

    From Alcohols

    This section discusses methods for synthesizing haloalkanes from alcohols, highlighting reaction mechanisms and outcomes.

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  • 6.4.2

    From Hydrocarbons

    This section discusses the preparation and classification of haloalkanes and haloarenes, and their reactions.

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  • 6.4.3

    Halogen Exchange Reactions

    This section discusses halogen exchange reactions, particularly the Finkelstein and Swarts reactions, which involve the conversion of haloalkanes to iodides and fluorides.

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  • 6.5

    Preparation Of Haloarenes

    This section explores the preparation methods, properties, and significance of haloarenes, emphasizing their classification and reactions.

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  • 6.6

    Physical Properties Of Haloalkanes

    This section details the physical properties of haloalkanes, focusing on their boiling points, density, and solubility, as well as their classification based on the number of halogen atoms.

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  • 6.7

    Chemical Reactions Of Haloalkanes

    This section discusses the chemical reactions of haloalkanes, focusing on nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, and their reactivity with metals.

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  • 6.7.1

    Reactions Of Haloalkanes

    This section covers the reactions of haloalkanes, focusing on nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and their interactions with metals.

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  • 6.7.2

    Reactions Of Haloarenes

    This section discusses the reactions of haloarenes, focusing on their less reactive nature compared to haloalkanes due to resonance effects and hybridization.

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  • 6.8

    Polyhalogen Compounds

    This section covers polyhalogen compounds, their nomenclature, classifications, preparation methods, physical properties, and environmental impact.

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  • 6.9

    Summary

    This section covers the classification, properties, and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes.

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  • 6.10

    Exercises

    This section elaborates on the classification, nomenclature, preparation, and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes.

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