Reactivity of Aryl Halides

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What is the primary reason aryl halides are less reactive than alkyl halides?

  • The benzene ring increases the polarity of the C-X bond. (correct)
  • Aryl halides have a stronger C-X bond.
  • Aryl halides have fewer available reaction sites.
  • Alkyl halides have more electronegative media.

Under what conditions do aryl halides react with solid NaOH?

  • Under 300 atm pressure and at 628 K. (correct)
  • With liquid NaOH at 400 K.
  • At 500 atm pressure and 450 K.
  • At room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

What product is formed when aryl halides react with ammonia in the presence of a copperous catalyst?

  • Aniline (correct)
  • Benzamide
  • Phenol
  • Benzyl alcohol

What type of reaction do aryl halides primarily undergo under vigorous conditions?

<p>Nucleophilic substitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nucleophiles can replace the halide in aryl halides during nucleophilic substitution?

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Study Notes

Aryl Halides Reactivity

  • Aryl halides are less reactive than alkyl halides due to the stronger C-X bond in aryl halides.
  • This difference in reactivity arises from the higher electronegativity of the benzene ring in aryl halides.

Reactions of Aryl Halides

  • Aryl halides can undergo reactions with NaOH, ammonia, and other nucleophiles.

Reaction with NaOH

  • Aryl halides react with solid NaOH at 300 atm and 628 K to form sodium phenoxide.
  • Sodium phenoxide undergoes hydrolysis to produce phenol.

Replacement by NH₂

  • Aryl halides react with ammonia in the presence of a copperous catalyst at 475 K to form aniline.

Nucleophilic Substitution

  • Aryl halides can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions under harsh conditions.
  • These reactions include replacements by OH or other nucleophiles.
  • One example is the replacement of the halogen with an OH group using NaOH.

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