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Conversions - Haloarenes and Haloalkanes
Conversions - Haloarenes and Haloalkanes
Conversions - Haloarenes and Haloalkanes
2. When benzyl chloride is treated with NaOH, the major product is:
a) Benzene
b) Toluene
c) Benzoic Acid
d) Phenol
3. The reaction of haloarenes with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether is known as:
a) Finkelstein Reaction
b) Wurtz Reaction
c) Kolbe's Reaction
d) Sandmeyer Reaction
4. Write the mechanism for the reaction of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane with alcoholic KOH to form
2-methylpropene.
5. Describe the differences between the Wurtz and Finkelstein reactions with suitable examples.
8. True/False: In the reaction of alkyl halides with alcoholic KOH, the nucleophile is OH⁻.
9. True/False: Benzyl bromide can be converted into benzoic acid through the Grignard reaction.
10. Describe the mechanism for the formation of Grignard reagents. Provide an example of a Grignard
reagent and its application.
11. Explain how you can convert chlorobenzene into phenol. Include the reaction conditions and mechanisms.
13. (NCERT Exemplar) - Write the major product when 2-chloropropane reacts with alcoholic KOH.
14. Discuss the environmental concerns associated with the use of haloalkanes and haloarenes. Provide
examples of specific compounds and their impact on the environment. Suggest sustainable alternatives or
practices to mitigate these concerns.