Organic Halogen Compounds

The intermolecular forces of attraction in organic halogen compounds are dipole-dipole and van der Waals forces. These forces are stronger in halogen derivatives due to their greater polarity and higher molecular mass compared to hydrocarbons.

The boiling points of chlorides, bromides, and iodides are higher than those of hydrocarbons with similar molecular mass due to the stronger intermolecular forces of attraction (dipole-dipole and van der Waals) in halogen derivatives.

The pattern of variation in boiling points of different alkyl halides is that for the same alkyl group, the boiling points decrease in the order: RI > RBr > RCl > RF.

<p>As the size and mass of the halogen atom increase, the boiling points of alkyl halides decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The factors that contribute to the increase in intermolecular attractions in halogen derivatives are greater polarity, higher molecular mass, and larger size with more electrons in the molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polarimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dextrorotatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laevo-rotatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optical activity, chirality, retention, inversion, racemisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achiral</p> Signup and view all the answers