Background . . .
An introduction to the halogenoalkanes, their reactivity and their physical properties.
Making halogenoalkanes . . .
Making halogenoalkanes in the lab from alcohols.
The reaction with hydroxide ions . . .
The reaction with hydroxide ions from, for example, sodium hydroxide solution leading to substitution and elimination reactions.
The reaction with cyanide ions . . .
The reaction with cyanide ions from, for example, a solution of potassium cyanide in alcohol.
The reaction with ammonia . . .
The reaction with ammonia to produce various kinds of amines.
Reactions involving silver nitrate solution . . .
Includes testing for halogenoalkanes, and the use of silver nitrate solution as a guide to the reactivity of the various halogenoalkanes.
Grignard reagents . . .
An introduction to Grignard reagents, including making them from halogenoalkanes and some of their simple reactions.
Uses of halogenoalkanes . . .
Including the problems associated with CFCs.