DF 9 - Organic Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is an electrophile?
A
An electrophile is a species that accepts a lone pair of electrons in a reaction
2
Q
What is a carbocation?
A
A carbocation is a hydrocarbon that contains a positively charged carbon atom, it is normally unstable and occurs as an intermediate in electrophilic additions
3
Q
How are organic mechanisms confirmed empirically?
A
The products of the reaction are analysed when different anions are used in the reaction
