POC-I

Remembering: What is the general formula for alkyl halides?

• CnH2n+1X
• CH3X
• CnH2nX
• CnH2n-1X

Understanding: Which of the following is a common use of alkyl halides?

• Solvents
• Batteries
• Fuel
• Lubricants

Applying: Which type of reaction is commonly used to form alkyl halides?

• Substitution
• Elimination
• Addition
• Neutralization

Analyzing: How do the physical properties of alkyl halides compare to those of alkanes?

• They have higher boiling points
• They have lower boiling points
• They have similar boiling points
• They have no boiling points

Evaluating: What is the major difference between alkyl halides and alkenes?

• The presence of a halogen
• The absence of a halogen
• The presence of a double bond
• The absence of a double bond

Creating: Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction involving alkyl halides?

• Electrophilic addition
• Nucleophilic substitution
• Acid-base neutralization
• Redox reactions