Physical Properties of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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Why does the melting point temperature of a compound increase?

Due to the increase in lattice structure

What is the relationship between the mass of a compound and its density?

Density is directly proportional to the mass

Why are derivatives of fluorine less dense than derivatives of chlorine?

Because fluorine has a lower atomic mass

What is the effect of increasing the number of carbon and halogen atoms on the density of a compound?

<p>The density increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do haloalkanes and haloarenes have low solubility in water?

<p>Because they are polar compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the low stability of the R-X bond in haloalkanes and haloarenes?

<p>Due to the low polarity of the R-X bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of relative densities of alkyl halides?

<p>RI &gt; RBr &gt; RCl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the atomic mass of the halogen atom on the density of alkyl halides?

<p>The density increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do haloalkanes and haloarenes not develop new H-bonds with water?

<p>Because of the polarity difference between the compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the immiscibility of haloalkanes and haloarenes with water?

<p>Because of the energy required for dissolution and breaking of the R-X bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

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