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Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 10.8 The Reactions of Halogenoalkanes with I Aqueous Alkali Questions

Distinguish aqueous from ethanolic conditions, identify whether OH⁻ acts as nucleophile or base and use sealed heating for ammonia where specified.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Use aqueous hydroxide for alcohol substitution and ethanolic hydroxide for alkene elimination.
  • Use alcoholic KCN to form a nitrile and explain extension of the carbon chain by one.
  • Use alcoholic ammonia under pressure to form an amine and state the required conditions.

Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 10.8 The Reactions of Halogenoalkanes with I Aqueous Alkali Questions question 1

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This question is about sodium hydroxide.

Aqueous sodium hydroxide reacts with 1-bromopropane to produce propan-1-ol.

Under different conditions, sodium hydroxide reacts with 1-bromopropane to form propene.

Name the type of reaction and a suitable solvent.

Type of reaction

Suitable solvent

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