Nucleophilic substitution reactions halagenoalkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Name three nucleophiles
A
OH-
NH3
CN-
2
Q
What type of reactions do nucleophiles react with halogenoalkane with?
A
Nucleophilic substitution
3
Q
What is the leaving group?
A
The halide ion
4
Q
What does the rate of substitution depend on?
A
The halogen
The reaction gets quicker going down the group of halogens
5
Q
What are the conditions required for the OH- ion to cause a nucleophilic substitution reaction in halogenoalkanes?
A
K/NaOH dissolved in water at room temperature
