Halogenoalkanes

S = start of lesson S: S:

E = end of lesson E:
E:
Grading= 1-5
Interpret given data and Outline the
observations comparing the mechanism for
S: reactions and reactivity of nucleophilic
Learning primary, secondary and tertiary substitution
E: compounds
Outcomes
Progress
Arrow: Describe the typical reactions of
S: halogenoalkanes. With aqueous alkali
eg KOH (aq) ii alcoholic potassium
E: hydroxide and NH3

Distinguish between primary,

secondary and tertiary structures of
halogenoalkanes
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DO NOW Task
Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions and Mechanism

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Elimination

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Elimination or Substitution?

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Determine 1,2,3,4,5 and give conditions for a,b
Exercise 2:
This question is about the reactions of some halogenoalkanes
 
State the reagents and conditions needed to convert the following halogenalkanes into the
named product.
 
a) 1-bromobutane into butan-1-ol (2)
 
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b) 1-iodobutane into butylamine (2)
 
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c) 2-chloropropane into propene (2)
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Synthetic routes

a) UV, Cl2
b) KCN (EtOH – reflux)
c) Cl2
d) Reforming
Practice I

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Practice III

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Practice III

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Practice IV

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Practice IV continued

NaOH

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Practice V

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Practice VI
Practice VII

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Practice VIII

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Learning Check

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Learning Check

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