Describe7 marksChallenge
Describe the mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes. In your answer, explain how the structure (primary, secondary, tertiary) of the halogenoalkane determines which mechanism predominates and the relative rate of reaction. Refer to the inductive effects of alkyl groups. Use bromoethane and 2-bromo-2-methylpropane as examples. Also describe how aqueous silver nitrate in ethanol can be used to identify the halogen present in a halogenoalkane, using bromoethane as an example.