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Halogen compounds

Halogenoalkanes: nucleophilic substitution by SN1 and SN2, elimination, and the reactivity order of the C–X bonds.

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2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

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2, each planned for 45 minutes
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15.1Halogenoalkanes
Swap one hydrogen in an alkane for a halogen and the molecule becomes a chemical crossroads.		Corners6 Q, 15 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 4, tab 3
15.1SN1 and SN2 mechanisms
Hydroxide swaps for bromine in every halogenoalkane, but not always the same way.		Frayer Model6 Q, 16 marks8 MCQtab 2, tab 3

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