Question

What are alkyl halides?

Answer 1

These are alkane derivatives with general formula `C_nH_(2n+1)X`, `X=Cl, Br, I`

Explanation:

In alkyl halide syntheis from the alkane and a halogen molecule, we can see the substitution:

`C_nH_(2n+2) + X_2 rarr C_nH_(2n+1)X + HX`

Under conditions are these reactions normally peformed?