Bases and Nuc Flashcards
1
Q
Can these function as bases, nucleophiles, or both? Cl-,Br-,I-
A
these function as nucleophiles only
1
Q
Can these function as bases, nucleophiles, or both? HS(-), RS(-), H2S, RSH
A
nucleophiles only
2
Q
How does TBuO(-) function
A
base only, too bulky to be a substitution
3
Q
How does OH(-), MeO(-), and EtO(-) act
A
it acts as a strong nucleophile and a strong base
4
Q
How does H2O, MeOH, and EtOH act?
A
they act as weak bases and weak nucleophiles