describe and explain the reactions of halide ions with: (a) aqueous silver ions followed by aqueous ammonia (the formation and formula of the \([Ag(NH_3)_2]^+\) complex is not required) (b) concentrated sulfuric acid, to include balanced chemical equations
describe and explain the different reactivities of halogenoalkanes (with particular reference to the relative strengths of the C-X bonds as exemplified by the reactions of halogenoalkanes with aqueous silver nitrates)
deduce the nature (aldehyde or ketone) of an unknown carbonyl compound from the results of simple tests (Fehling’s and Tollens’ reagents; ease of oxidation)