key terms Flashcards
1
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what is a nucleophile?
A
= a nucleophile has a lone pair of electrons and is attracted to an electron defficient partially positive carbon
examples are:
:OH
:NH3
:C=N
2
Q
What is an free radical?
A
= a species with unpaired electrons
= unstable and highly reactive
3
Q
What is a electrophile ?
A
= electron pair acceptor
4
Q
What is an addition reaction?
A
= where 2 molecules react together to form one
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