Experiment 6:
REACTIONS OF ALKYL HALIDES IN NUCLEOPHILIC SUBSTITUTION REACTIONS


Twine created by Dr. Samantha Reynolds, UNH Manchester

In this experiment, you will explore the reactivity of several alkyl halides (and one aryl halide) under both SN1 and SN2 conditions. Two nucleophilic reagents will be used: a solution of sodium iodide, NaI, in acetone, and a solution of silver nitrate, AgNO3, in ethanol.

Let's begin with the sodium iodide in acetone tests