9.3.1 - Haloalkanes (Alkyl Halides)
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Define a haloalkane.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure inclusive of a carbon and a halogen.
What is the general formula of haloalkanes?
💡 Hint: Identify the two components involved.
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What is the general formula for haloalkanes?
💡 Hint: Focus on the components found in haloalkanes.
True or False: Haloalkanes are primarily aromatic compounds.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of aromatic compounds.
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Propose a mechanism for the nucleophilic substitution of 1-chloropropane with hydroxide. Describe each step.
💡 Hint: Focus on the nucleophile's attack at the carbon site.
Design an experiment to test the reactivity of different haloalkanes towards nucleophilic substitution. What would your observations indicate?
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the stability of the leaving group in your analysis.
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