The Halogenoalkanes topic explores the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds formed when hydrogen atoms in alkanes are replaced by halogen atoms. Building on the foundations introduced in Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Alkanes, you will learn how to represent and name halogenoalkanes, explain the polarity of carbon–halogen bonds and understand how this affects their properties and reactivity. You will then explore the reactions of halogenoalkanes, including nucleophilic substitution and elimination, and how these reactions can be used to synthesise other organic compounds.