Nucleophiles and Electrophiles Flashcards
1
Q
Define a nucleophile.
A
Electron-rich/negatively charged species that are able to polarise and are attracted to the nucleus
2
Q
Define an electrophile.
A
Electron-deficient/positively charged species that are attracted to electrons.
3
Q
Give and explain some examples of nucleophiles.
A
- lone pair, ammonia
- anions, Br-
- pi bonds, ethane
4
Q
Give and explain some examples of electrophiles.
A
- charged, H+
- polar, HCl
- polarisable, Br-Br
