NEET Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Chloroethane (C2H5Cl): structure and reactions

Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.

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Structure 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.

Reactions involving Chloroethane

EthaneC2H6
Cl2
Chloroethane

Free-radical substitution · Sunlight / UV light

Aqueous KOH
Ethanol

Nucleophilic substitution · Heat

Alcoholic KOH
Ethene

Beta-elimination · Heat