Halogenoalkanes (Haloalkanes) Menu

An introduction to the halogenoalkanes, their reactivity and their physical properties.

Making halogenoalkanes in the lab from alcohols.

The reaction with hydroxide ions from, for example, sodium hydroxide solution leading to substitution and elimination reactions.

The reaction with cyanide ions from, for example, a solution of potassium cyanide in alcohol.

The reaction with ammonia to produce various kinds of amines.

Includes testing for halogenoalkanes, and the use of silver nitrate solution as a guide to the reactivity of the various halogenoalkanes.

An introduction to Grignard reagents, including making them from halogenoalkanes and some of their simple reactions.

Including the problems associated with CFCs.

This includes the reasons that halogen atoms attached to benzene rings are much less easily replaced than when they are attached to carbon chains.