Nucleophilic Substitution of Halogenoalkanes with Hydroxide Ions, OH- (A-level Chemistry)

Outlining the nucleophilic substitution of halogenoalkanes with aqueous hydroxide ions, OH-, to form alcohols. Why halogenoalkanes undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions is explained, along with the mechanism that occurs. The need to use water as a solvent is shown as well as the products formed when ethanolic conditions are used. The effect of carbon-halogen bond strength on the rate of reaction is also explained and the use of aqueous silver nitrate to measure the rate of reaction through the forming of silver halide precipitates.
Recap: 00:38
The Reaction: 02:38
Mechanism: 03:07
Water vs Ethanol as a Solvent: 04:36
Carbon-Halogen Bond Strength and Rate of Reaction: 05:30
Comparing Rates of Reaction Using Aqueous Silver Nitrate: 06:29
Summary: 07:30
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