3.7.3 Nucleophilic Substitution Flashcards
1
Q
Why is a hydroxide ion a better nucleophile than water?
A
:OH- has a full negative charge, which attracts more strongly to the positive carbon
H2O has a partial weak negative charge, (permanent dipole)
2
Q
What undergoes nucleophilic substitution?
A
- Haloalkanes
3
Q
General Mechanism for nucleophilic substitution?
A
