What are halo groups?
Alkyl halides (also known as the halo group) are compounds in which one or more hydrogen atoms in an alkane have been replaced by halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine). Alkyl halides fall into different classes depending on how the halogen atom is positioned on the chain of carbon atoms; there are some chemical differences between the various types.
◈ Alkyl halides are used in labs as synthetic intermediate compounds.
◈ They are used as cleansers for cleaning.
◈ Commercial uses of haloalkanes include its use in fire extinguishers.
◈ Carbon tetrachloride is used to detect neutrinos.
◈ Ethyl chloride can be used as an agent for bringing about cooling of the skin in tropical regions.
◈ The water-insoluble alkyl halides are used as aqua-phobic solvents in chemical processes.
◈ Alkyl halides are commonly used as varnish or paint removers.
◈ Haloalkanes are used as propellants.
◈ Naturally occurring haloalkanes found in oceans, sometimes act as guards against ocean-attackers.
◈ CFC's or chlorofluorocarbons are used as refrigerants in refrigerators. However, they deplete the ozone layer and are thus harmful. They can also be used for manufacturing expanded polystyrene.
◈ Dichloromethane is used in plastic welding, and as a blowing agent for foamed plastics.
◈ They are used as cleansers for cleaning.
◈ Commercial uses of haloalkanes include its use in fire extinguishers.
◈ Carbon tetrachloride is used to detect neutrinos.
◈ Ethyl chloride can be used as an agent for bringing about cooling of the skin in tropical regions.
◈ The water-insoluble alkyl halides are used as aqua-phobic solvents in chemical processes.
◈ Alkyl halides are commonly used as varnish or paint removers.
◈ Haloalkanes are used as propellants.
◈ Naturally occurring haloalkanes found in oceans, sometimes act as guards against ocean-attackers.
◈ CFC's or chlorofluorocarbons are used as refrigerants in refrigerators. However, they deplete the ozone layer and are thus harmful. They can also be used for manufacturing expanded polystyrene.
◈ Dichloromethane is used in plastic welding, and as a blowing agent for foamed plastics.