Nomenclature and Preparation

Naming halogen-containing compounds, and common ways to prepare them.

Classification

  • Haloalkanes — halogen bonded to an sp³ carbon (alkyl halides)
  • Haloarenes — halogen bonded directly to an aromatic ring

Preparation

Common methods include the reaction of alcohols with hydrogen halides, and free-radical halogenation of alkanes.

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