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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.2.2Uses and environmental impact

Uses and environmental impact in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

The lower reactivity of chlorobenzene is taught in the same lesson.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.2.2.1Interpret the different reactivities of halogenoalkanes and chlorobenzene, with reference to hydrolysis and the strengths of the C–Hal bonds.
  2. 6.3.2.2.2Explain the uses of fluoroalkanes and fluorohalogenoalkanes from their relative chemical inertness.
  3. 6.3.2.2.3Recognise the concern about the effect of chlorofluoroalkanes on the ozone layer.

Lessons

  • Halogenoarenes, fluoroalkanes and CFCs

    45 min

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Uses and environmental impact: sample question

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Why is chlorobenzene much less easily hydrolysed than chloroethane?

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