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9.1 Introduction

9.1 Introduction

A good starting point for learning organic chemistry reactions is to investigate organohalides. Organohalides are organic compounds that contain a halogen atom. They can be used to synthesize many different compounds. This is the first step into a wonderful world of making organic compounds. From new materials to life-saving medicines, synthetic organic chemistry is incredibly important to the human condition. Organohalides can be categorized into several broad categories.

Generic organohalides
Generic organohalides