3.7.1 Fundamentals of Reaction Mechanisms Flashcards by Seb Muk | Brainscape

Q

What is homolytic fission?

A

Where a covalent bond is broken
And both atoms take one of the shared electrons each
Forming 2 radicals

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What is heterolytic fission?

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Where a covalent bond is broken
And one of the atoms takes both shared electrons
Forming a negative and positive ion

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What is a nucleophile?

A

An electron rich species
That can donate a pair of electrons
so NEGATIVE

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What is an electrophile?

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An electron deficient species
Can ACCEPT a pair of electrons
Positive

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