6 - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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Practice Questions
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Define haloalkane.
💡 Hint: Remember that it involves alkanes and halogens.
What is the difference between mono, di, and polyhalogen compounds?
💡 Hint: Think about counting halogen atoms.
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What characterizes haloalkanes?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of haloalkanes.
True or False: Haloarenes are more reactive towards nucleophilic substitution than haloalkanes.
💡 Hint: Think about resonance and its effect on bonds.
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Describe the process by which a specific haloalkane undergoes nucleophilic substitution, detailing the mechanism and product formed.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the nucleophile interacts with the carbon atom.
Discuss the implications of using polyhalogen compounds in industry and their environmental consequences.
💡 Hint: Think of their stability and choose effects on health and ecosystems.
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