haloalkane

[US]/[ˈhæləʊəlkeɪn]/
[UK]/[ˈhæloʊəlkeɪn]/

Translation

n.An alkane in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogen atoms.; A haloalkane is a type of organic compound.
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Phrases & Collocations

haloalkane synthesis

haloalkane reaction

haloalkanes exist

haloalkane structure

detecting haloalkanes

haloalkane properties

haloalkane uses

haloalkane formation

haloalkane analysis

haloalkane degradation

Example Sentences

the reaction yielded a haloalkane product with high selectivity.

haloalkanes are often used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

the haloalkane's reactivity depends on the halogen substituent.

we analyzed the haloalkane mixture using gas chromatography.

the synthesis involved the addition of a haloalkane to an alkene.

haloalkanes can undergo sn1 and sn2 nucleophilic substitution reactions.

the haloalkane was prepared via a grignard reaction.

we observed the formation of a cyclic haloalkane during the reaction.

the haloalkane's boiling point is influenced by its molecular weight.

the haloalkane's structure was confirmed by nmr spectroscopy.

the elimination reaction converted the haloalkane to an alkene.

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