ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.3.2.1Nomenclature, isomerism and chemical properties
Nomenclature, isomerism and chemical properties in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.3.2.1.1Use the nomenclature and displayed formulae of halogenoalkanes and halogenoarenes, and describe their isomerism.
- 6.3.2.1.2Describe the nucleophilic substitution reactions of bromoethane: hydrolysis, formation of nitriles and formation of primary amines with ammonia.
- 6.3.2.1.3Describe the SN1 and SN2 mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes.
- 6.3.2.1.4Explain the elimination of hydrogen bromide from 2-bromopropane.
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Halogenoalkanes: preparation and reactions
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Nucleophilic substitution: SN1 and SN2 mechanisms
45 min
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