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1
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Why are haloalkanes considered important molecules in organic chemistry?

A

they contain a polar bond which gives the possibility of a nucleophilic attack

2
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What are the 3 classes of haloalkanes?

A

primary, secondary or tertiary

3
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Describe what a primary haloalkane is?

A

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 1 other carbon atom

4
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Describe what a secondary haloalkane is?

A

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 2 other carbon atoms

5
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Describe what a tertiary haloalkane is?

A

carbon atom bonded to halogen is attached to 3 other carbon atoms

6
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What are the 2 main types of reaction monohalogenalkanes can undergo?

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Elimation Reactions where a hydrogen halide molecule is eliminated by reaction with a strong base
Substitution reaction where the halogen atom is replaced by a nucleophile