4.7 Aldehydes and Ketones Flashcards
1
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Nucleophile
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An ion or molecule with a lone pair of electrons that attacks areas of low electron density.
2
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Addition Reaction
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A reaction where two molecules react together to form a single product.
3
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Substitution Reaction
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A reaction where an atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.
4
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Condensation Reaction
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A reaction between two molecules to form a larger molecule with the loss of a small molecule such as water, or hydrogen chloride etc.
