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Hydrolysis of halogenoalkanes

INTRODUCTIONHalogenoalkanes react with an aqueous solution of hydroxide ions according to the equation:RX + OH− → ROH + X− ( X = Cl, Br or I)ENVIRONMENTAL CARE:The aqueous residues will contain the heavy metal ions of Ag+ and the organic residues will contain halogenated hydrocarbons so it important not to dispose of any waste down the sink. Place all residues in the marked beaker in the fume cupboard. At the end...

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