Radical Substitution Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of molecules formed when an atom breaks bonds?
A
Radical
Electrophile
Nucleophile
2
Q
What is the name of the process when 2 radicals are formed?
A
Homolytic fission
3
Q
What is the name of the process when either an electrophile or nucleophile is formed?
A
heterolytic fission
4
Q
Definition of Radical?
A
species with an unpaired electron
5
Q
Definition of Electrophile
A
electron pair acceptor
6
Q
Definition of Nucleophile
A
electron pair donor to from a bond
7
Q
What are the 3 points in radical substitution
A
Initiation
Propagation
Termination
8
Q
What is heterolytic fission?
A
One atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair to form a cation and negative ion
9
Q
What is homolytic fission?
A
Each atom receives one electron each from the bonded pair to form 2 radicals
