Dipole moments u=4.8X8x d, where 8 is the charge (proportional to AEN) and d is the distance (bond length)in Angstroms Electronegativities F>cl>Br> Bond lengths: C-F<C-Cl <C-Br<C-1 Bond dipoles: C-Cl>C-F>C-Br>C-1 1.56D1.51D1.48D129D Molecular dipoles depend on shape, too! => Chapter 6
Chapter 6 11 Dipole Moments • m = 4.8 x x d, where is the charge (proportional to DEN) and d is the distance (bond length) in Angstroms. • Electronegativities: F > Cl > Br > I • Bond lengths: C-F < C-Cl < C-Br < C-I • Bond dipoles: C-Cl > C-F > C-Br > C-I 1.56 D 1.51 D 1.48 D 1.29 D • Molecular dipoles depend on shape, too! =>
Boiling Points Greater intermolecular forces, higher bp dipole-dipole attractions not significantly different for different halides London forces greater for larger atoms Greater mass, higher b p Spherical shape decreases bp CH3)3CBr CH3(CH2)3Br 73°C 1020C Chapter 6 12
Chapter 6 12 Boiling Points • Greater intermolecular forces, higher b.p. ➢dipole-dipole attractions not significantly different for different halides ➢London forces greater for larger atoms • Greater mass, higher b.p. • Spherical shape decreases b.p. (CH3 )3CBr CH3 (CH2 )3Br 73C 102C =>
Densities Alkyl fluorides and chlorides less dense than water Alkyl dichlorides, bromides, and iodides more dense than water > Chapter 6 13
Chapter 6 13 Densities • Alkyl fluorides and chlorides less dense than water. • Alkyl dichlorides, bromides, and iodides more dense than water. =>
Preparation of RX Free radical halogenation( Chapter 4) >produces mixtures, not good lab synthesis >unless: all Hs are equivalent, or >halogenation is highly selective Free radical allylic halogenation >produces alkyl halide with double bond on the neighboring carbon > Chapter 6
Chapter 6 14 Preparation of RX • Free radical halogenation (Chapter 4) ➢produces mixtures, not good lab synthesis ➢unless: all H’s are equivalent, or ➢halogenation is highly selective. • Free radical allylic halogenation ➢produces alkyl halide with double bond on the neighboring carbon. =>
Halogenation of alkanes All Hs equivalent. Restrict amount of halogen to prevent di-or trihalide formation H Bry hv Br HBr ° Highly selective: bromination of3°C=> CH3 CH3 hy CH3-C-H Br2 CH3-C-Br HBr CH3 CH3 90% Chapter 6 15
Chapter 6 15 Halogenation of Alkanes • All H’s equivalent. Restrict amount of halogen to prevent di- or trihalide formation • Highly selective: bromination of 3 C => + HBr H Br h + Br2 H H 90% CH3 C + HBr CH3 CH3 Br h CH3 C + Br2 CH3 CH3 H