Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Haloalkanes and haloarenes — nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; SN1 and SN2 reactions; uses and environmental effects of dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT.
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Which of the following compounds will react fastest in an SN1 reaction?
Q2 · Organic Compounds Containing Halogens · MEDIUM
An alkyl halide with molecular formula C4H9Br on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives two isomeric alkenes. On further treatment with Br2, both alkenes give the same dibromide. The alkyl halide is:
Q3 · Organic Compounds Containing Halogens · MEDIUM
In the following reaction sequence, what is the final product Y? CH3CH2Br + KCN → X, then X + H2O/H+ → Y
Q4 · Organic Compounds Containing Halogens · EASY
Which of the following polyhalogen compounds is used as a refrigerant and has been phased out due to ozone depletion?
Q5 · Organic Compounds Containing Halogens · HARD
Chlorobenzene does not undergo nucleophilic substitution under ordinary conditions because: