Question

Cx bond formation through the intermediary carbocation

Answer 1

Haloalkanes are alkanes that contain one or more members of the halogen (Cl,F,Br,I) family. The halogens found in organic molecules are chlorine, bromine, fluorine, and iodine. Some texts refer to this class of compounds as halogenoalkanes or alkyl halides. This text will frequently use both haloalkane and alkyl halide, so it's important to remember that they are the same thing.