Alkyl Halides

Structure: C–X, where X = F, Cl, Br, or I Hybridization: sp³ at the carbon bearing the halogen Geometry: Tetrahedral, ~109.5° Polarity: Polar C–X bond (halogen is electronegative) Typical reactivity: The halogen is a good leaving group, so alkyl halides are the classic substrate for substitution (Chapter 7) and elimination (Chapter 8) reactions.

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