Key points to know Flashcards
1
Q
How do basicity and nucleophilicity vary?
A
Basicity is the affinity of a reagent towards a proton, whereas nucleophilicity is the affinity of a reagent towards carbon or other atoms.
2
Q
How do transition states and intermediates vary?
A
A transition state lies at a “mountain pass” in an energy level diagram, whereas an intermediate lies at a valley in an energy level diagram.
