6.4.1 - From Alcohols
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Practice Questions
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What is the order of reactivity for alcohols in conversion to haloalkanes?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of carbocations.
What is a haloalkane?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of alkyl and halogens.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of alcohol reacts most rapidly with halogen acids to form haloalkanes?
💡 Hint: Review the reactivity order.
True or False: All haloalkanes are soluble in water.
💡 Hint: Consider their molecular structure.
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Illustrate the mechanism of converting 2-butanol to 2-bromo butane using HCl. What would be the final products?
💡 Hint: Map out the steps of protonation and nucleophilic attack!
Discuss the implications of using haloalkanes in pharmaceuticals and their environmental impacts, then propose alternatives.
💡 Hint: Think about sustainability and human health.
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