Haloalkanes and haloarenes: HALOALKANES & HALOARENES Halogen derivatives of alkanes

HALOALKANES & HALOARENES Halogen derivatives of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes are known as alkyl halides ( haloalkanes ), alkenyl halides (haloalkenes), alkynyl halides (haloalkynes) and aryl halides (halobenzenes), respectively. Learn about haloalkanes and haloarenes , the hydrocarbons with halogen atoms replacing hydrogen atoms. Find out how they are classified, named, and used in various fields such as medicine and industry. Learn the definition, classification, preparation and properties of haloalkanes and haloarenes , the halogen derivatives of alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons. See examples of monohalides, dihalides, trihalides, tetrahalides, allylic, vinylic and benzylic halides.