Haloalkanes Flashcards by Jullianna Paggabao | Brainscape

Q

Halogenoalkane

A

Alkane w/ halogen replacing H

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Q

Why are halogenoalkanes attacked by nucleophiles?

A

Halogen more electronegative than C so, H-C bond is polar
Delta +ve on C makes it prone to attacks from nucleophiles

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Q

Which haloalkane reacts the fasted and why?

A

Iodoalkane
C-I bond is the weakest, so lowest bond enthalpy + undergoes NS the fastest

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