leaving groups + nucleophiles Flashcards
1
Q
Good leaving groups
A
R2O
Br-
Cl-
1
Q
Poor leaving groups
A
F-
RO-
R2N-
R3C-
strong bases are very poor leaving groups
1
Q
Very good leaving groups
A
RSO3-
I-
2
Q
Very good nucleophiles
A
RS-
NC-
I-
PR3
R3C-
R2N-
RCTRIPLEBONDC-
RO-
3
Q
Good nucleophiles
A
Br-
R2S
NR3
Cl-
RCO2-
N3-
4
Q
Poor nucleophiles
A
F-
HCO3-
R2O-
all strong acids are very poor nucleophiles