Preparations of Haloalkanes

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Preparations of Haloalkanes: Overview

In this topic, we will learn some methods of preparing haloalkanes. It also discusses various named reactions involve in the preparation of the haloalkanes.

Important Questions on Preparations of Haloalkanes

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Benzyl chloride   ( C 6 H 5 C H 2 Cl ) can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with –

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Explain Finkelstein reaction. 

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Alkyl halides are prepared from alcohols by treating with

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Which of the following can be used to prepare 3-bromopropene?

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Alkyl halides are prepared from alcohols by treating with

(HCl+ZnCl2 or HSO4+KI)

(Note : Fill the blanks by writing the chemical formulas in straightforward manner without using subscript. For example, the chemical formula of methane should be filled in the blank as CH4 and not as CH4)

 

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In the preparation of ethyl iodide from ethane, this reaction is done in the presence of iodic acid which can reduce HI formed.

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Write the products 

  Question Image +HBr             

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Write the products 

C6H5-CH=CH2+HBrperoxide

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Convert 1-Chlorobutane into the following compound:

1-Iodobutane

 

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Identify A and B in the following:

CH3-CH=CH2HBrAalc.KOHB

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Write the preparation of isopropyl chloride using the following reagent.

SOCl2

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Write the preparation of isopropyl chloride using the following reagent:

HCl

 

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Write the preparation of isopropyl chloride using the following reagent.

Cl2

 

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Write the preparation of isopropyl chloride using the following reagent.

PCl5

 

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How is ethyl bromide prepared from ethene?

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How is ethyl bromide prepared from ethane?

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Alkyl fluorides are synthesised by heating an alkyl chloride/bromide in presence of _____ or _____.

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Write the products 

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Write a short note on Finkelstein reaction.