Chemistry Engineering Question:

What is the pH of an Alkyl Halide?

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The pH is usually on acidic side (i.e. pH < 7). The reason being, some of the alkyl halides tend to decompose via beta hydride elimination process generating hydro-halo acids that impart acidity, e.g. tertiary butyl chloride decomposes to produce HCl or hydrochloric acid.

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