Nucleophilic substitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
A species that has a tendency to donate electrons.
2
Q
How do you go from a Haloalkane to a Nitrile?
A
NaCN in Ethanol
3
Q
Why is ethanol used as a solvent instead of water?
A
NH3 forms OH- ions in water.
4
Q
How do you go from a Haloalkane to an Amine?
A
NH3 in ethanol (for 1* amine)
NH2R in ethanol (for 2* amine)
NHR2 in ethanol (for 3* amine)
5
Q
How do you go from a Haloalkane to an Alcohol?
A
NaOH (aq)
6
Q
How do you go from an Alcohol to a Haloalkane?
A
NaX and H2SO4
