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Which type of reaction do haloarenes undergo with electrophiles like nitro group or bromine?
Which type of reaction do haloarenes undergo with electrophiles like nitro group or bromine?
What product is formed when chlorobenzene reacts with a nitro group?
What product is formed when chlorobenzene reacts with a nitro group?
In which type of reaction can haloarenes be converted to form anilines?
In which type of reaction can haloarenes be converted to form anilines?
What type of reaction involves converting chlorobenzene to bromobenzene?
What type of reaction involves converting chlorobenzene to bromobenzene?
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Why are haloarenes less soluble in water compared to haloalkanes?
Why are haloarenes less soluble in water compared to haloalkanes?
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Which feature makes haloarenes less reactive than alkyl halides?
Which feature makes haloarenes less reactive than alkyl halides?
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What type of reaction involves the formation of alcohols from haloalkanes?
What type of reaction involves the formation of alcohols from haloalkanes?
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Which pathway is involved in the nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes?
Which pathway is involved in the nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes?
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What happens when haloalkanes are treated with a strong base and heated?
What happens when haloalkanes are treated with a strong base and heated?
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Which type of reaction involves the conversion of chloroethane to ethylene?
Which type of reaction involves the conversion of chloroethane to ethylene?
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In the halogen exchange reaction, what occurs when chloroethane reacts with a more reactive halogen?
In the halogen exchange reaction, what occurs when chloroethane reacts with a more reactive halogen?
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What is the order of reactivity of haloalkanes from most reactive to least reactive?
What is the order of reactivity of haloalkanes from most reactive to least reactive?
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Study Notes
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Exploring Reactions and Properties
Haloalkanes and haloarenes are a family of organic compounds that contain halogen atoms, like chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), fluorine (F), and iodine (I), bonded to carbon. These compounds are called haloorganics, and their reactions are essential in understanding organic chemistry. Let's explore the properties and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes.
Haloalkanes
Haloalkanes are hydrocarbon derivatives with one or more halogen atoms bonded to a carbon atom. For example, chloroethane (CH3CH2Cl) is a simple haloalkane.
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Reactions: a. Nucleophilic substitution: Haloalkanes react with nucleophiles like hydroxide ions (OH-) to form alcohols, for instance, converting chloroethane to ethanol (CH3CH2OH). This reaction mechanism involves S_N2 and S_N1 pathways. b. Elimination reactions: Dehalogenation occurs when haloalkanes are heated or treated with a strong base, and a hydrogen halide (HX) is released. The reaction can lead to the formation of an alkene, such as the conversion of chloroethane to ethylene (CH2=CH2). c. Halogen exchange: Reaction with a more reactive halogen can lead to halogen exchange, for example, converting chloroethane to bromoethane (CH3CH2Br).
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Properties: a. Hydrophobicity: Haloalkanes are nonpolar and less soluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents. b. Reactivity: The reactivity of haloalkanes decreases in the order of F, Cl, Br, I.
Haloarenes
Haloarenes are aromatic compounds, like benzene, with one or more halogen atoms bonded to the carbon atoms in the ring. For example, chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl) is a simple haloarene.
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Reactions: a. Electrophilic substitution: Haloarenes react with electrophiles like nitro group (NO2) or bromine (Br2) to form para-substituted products. For instance, chlorobenzene reacts with nitro group to form 4-nitrochlorobenzene (C6H4Cl-NO2). b. Reduction: Haloarenes can be reduced to form anilines, for example, converting chlorobenzene to aniline (C6H5NH2). c. Halogen exchange: Similar to haloalkanes, haloarenes can undergo halogen exchange reactions, for instance, converting chlorobenzene to bromobenzene (C6H5Br).
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Properties: a. Solubility: Haloarenes are less soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents than haloalkanes, due to the presence of the aromatic ring. b. Reactivity: The electrons in the aromatic ring are delocalized, making haloarenes less reactive than alkyl halides.
Haloalkanes and haloarenes are essential in organic chemistry, as they illustrate various reaction mechanisms and provide insights into the properties and stability of organic compounds.
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Explore the reactions and properties of haloalkanes and haloarenes, a family of organic compounds containing halogen atoms bonded to carbon. Learn about nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, electrophilic substitution, halogen exchange, and key properties like hydrophobicity, solubility, and reactivity.
