Edexcel IAL Chemistry AS 10.10 Comparing halogenoalkane hydrolysis rates
Edexcel IAL Chemistry AS 10.10 Comparing halogenoalkane hydrolysis rates
Use shorter precipitate time as faster hydrolysis, identify silver-halide colour and separate the effects of halogen identity from primary, secondary or tertiary structure.
How this is tested
- Use reciprocal precipitate time to compare hydrolysis rates in aqueous ethanol.
- Identify AgCl, AgBr or AgI from white, cream or yellow precipitate formation.
- Compare structural class and C–X strength as separate reasons for different rates.