6.2 - Nomenclature of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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Define haloalkane.
💡 Hint: Think of it as an alkane with a halogen replacing one hydrogen.
What is a haloarene?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of benzene.
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Which of the following is a haloalkane?
💡 Hint: Look for compounds containing halogens.
True or False: Haloalkanes are more stable than hydrocarbon.
💡 Hint: Consider what stability means in chemical terms.
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Consider a molecule with the formula C4H9Br. Outline the possible structural isomers and name each according to IUPAC.
💡 Hint: Focus on where the bromine can attach within the carbon skeleton.
If you have an alcohol that undergoes substitution to form a haloalkane, detail the steps involved using thionyl chloride.
💡 Hint: Think about how the alcohol's hydroxyl group transforms during this reaction.
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