Test For Halogen Atoms In A Halogenoalkane

Question 1

How do you test for the presence of halogen atoms in a halogenoalkane

Answer 1

1. Add 1cm^3 of halogenoalkane to a few cm^3 of ethanol

2. Add silver nitrate solution and warm in a water bath

Question 2

White ppt forms

What are the deductions

Answer 2

Chloroalkane

Question 3

Cream ppt forms

What are the deductions

Answer 3

Bromoalkane

Question 4

Yellow ppt forms

What are the deductions

Answer 4

Iodoalkane