Curly arrows/ mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
what is an nucleophile?
A
it is an electron rich species that donates electrons to electron deficient species
2
Q
what is an electrophile?
A
it is an electron poor species that accepts electrons from electron rich species
3
Q
what mechanism is this?

A
Michael addition
4
Q
What mechanism is this?

A
Addition-elimination
5
Q
What is this mechanism?

A
Protanation
6
Q
What is this mechanism?

A
Deprotanation
7
Q
A