Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanisms Menu
Describes what is meant by primary, secondary and tertiary halogenoalkanes. Essential knowledge if you are to make sense of everything else in this section.
Includes background material on the bonding in halogenoalkanes, and general mechanisms for their nucleophilic substitution reactions.
The mechanisms for the formation of alcohols from halogenoalkanes by reaction with hydroxide ions.
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The mechanisms for the formation of alcohols from halogenoalkanes by reaction with water.
Walkthrough of the mechanism
The mechanisms for the formation of nitriles from halogenoalkanes by reaction with cyanide ions.
Walkthrough of the mechanism
The mechanisms for the formation of various sorts of amines from halogenoalkanes by reaction with ammonia. Also includes the reactions between halogenoalkanes and amines.
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Covers all the physical and chemical properties of halogenoalkanes (haloalkanes or alkyl halides) required by UK A-level syllabuses.