NEET Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Chloroethane (C2H5Cl): structure and reactions
Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.
Open the interactive 3D moleculeStructure of Chloroethane
- Functional group
- Haloalkane
- Chapter
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Hybridisation
- Both carbon atoms are sp3 hybridised
- Geometry
- Tetrahedral around carbon
NCERT core
Aqueous hydroxide favours nucleophilic substitution, while alcoholic hydroxide and heat favour elimination.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Chloroethane.