Key Area 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term nucleophile?
A
Negatively charged ions or neutral molecules that are electron rich
2
Q
What is an example of a nucleophile?
A
Cl-, Br-, OH-, NH³, and H²0
3
Q
What is meant by the term electrophile?
A
Positively charged ions or neutral molecules that are electron deficient
4
Q
What is an example of an electrophile?
A
H+, NO²+, and SO³
5
Q
Why are acid chlorides preferred over carboxylic acids for the preparation of esters?
A
Catalysts aren’t required to speed up the reaction
6
Q
What are the different types of amine?
A
-Primary (1 carbon atom attached to the nitrogen)
-Secondary (2 carbon atoms attached to the nitrogen)
-Tertiary (3 carbon atoms attached to the nitrogen)
7
Q
What is an amide?
A
When a carbonyl group is attached to a nitrogen
