Physical & Chemical Properties of Alcohols
Physical properties of alcohols
Lower alcohols are liquid at room temperature while higher ones are solid.
The boiling...
Preparation of Alcohols
General methods of preparation of alcohols are described below:
Preparation of Alcohols From alkenes:
By acid catalysed hydration of alkenes in accordance with...
Nomenclature of Alcohols
IUPAC naming system:
Select the longest possible chain that contains the α-carbon
Number the carbon atoms in the...
Alcohols and Classification of Alcohols
Alcohols
The compounds in which hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a saturated carbon atom are called as Alcohols.
Classification of alcohols
#1 On the basis of...
Polyhalogen Compounds
Polyhalogen Compounds
Carbon compounds containing more than one halogen atom are known as polyhalogen compounds. For example: CFCl3, CH2Cl2 etc.
Some important polyhalogen compounds are described...
Chemical Reactions of Halides
Chemical Reactions of Halides
The reaction of haloalkanes: The reactions of haloalkanes may be divided into the following categories:
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Physical Properties of Halides
Physical Properties of Halides
Alkyl halides are colourless when pure. However, bromides and iodides develop colour when exposed to light. Many...
Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
From Alcohols
The hydroxyl group of an alcohol is replaced by halogen on reaction with concentrated halogen acids, phosphorus...
Nature of C-X Bond
Nature of C-X Bond
X is more electronegative than carbon. So, the C-X bond is polarized with C having a partial positive charge and X...
Nomenclature of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
The common names of alkyl halides are derived by naming the alkyl group followed by the halide. Alkyl halides are named as halo-substituted hydrocarbons...