Give reasons for polarity of C-X bond in halo alkane.

Why is it necessary to avoid even traces of moisture during the use of Grignard reagent?

What happens when acetyl chloride is treated with excess of CH₃MgI?

What happens when chloroform reacts with oxygen in the presence of sunlight?

Mention any three methods of preparation of haloalkanes from alcohols.

Compare S_N1 and S_N2 reaction mechanisms.

In an experiment ethyliodide in ether is allowed to stand over magnesium pieces. Magnesium dissolves and product is formed
a) Name the product and write the equation for the reaction.
b) Why all the reagents used in the reaction should be dry? Explain
c) How is acetone prepared from the product obtained in the experiment.

What are Freons? Discuss their uses and environmental effects

Starting from CH₃MgI, How will you prepare the following?
i) Acetic acid
ii) Acetone
iii) Ethyl acetate
iv) Iso propyl alcohol
v) Methyl cyanide.

Write a brief note on ammonolysis of haloalkane.

Define Walden inversion

How does benzene diazonium chloride react with HBF₄?

Write a note on carbylamine reaction.

Consider the reaction, R-OH \(\overset { RedP/{ x }_{ 2 } }{ \longrightarrow } \)R-X (where, X = Br,I) Is it possible to prepare aryl halide through the above method? Give reason

Why does the preparation of aryl iodides requires the presence of an oxidising agent?