Rings acids and Amines Flashcards
Electrophile
Electron pair acceptor
Substitution reaction
An atom or group of atoms is replaced with a different atom or group of atoms
Electrophilic substitution
A type of substitution reaction in which an Electrophile is attracted to an electron rich centre or atom, where it accepted a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
Reaction mechanism
Is a series of steps that together make up the overall reaction
Curly arrow
A symbol used in reaction mechanisms to show the movement of an electron pair in the breaking or formation of covalent bonds
Functional groups
The part of an organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions
Electronegativity
Is a measure of the attraction of a bonded atom for the pair of electrons in a covalent bond
Stem
Is the longest chain carbon present in an organic molecule
Suffix
The part of the name added after the stem
Redox reaction
Reaction in which both reduction and oxidation takes place
Reflux
Is the continual boiling and condensing of a reaction mixture to ensure that the reaction takes place without the contents of the flask boiling dry
Nucleophile
An atom or group of atoms attracted to an electron deficient centre, where it donates a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
Esterification
The reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid to produce an ester and water
Hydrolysis
Is a reaction with water or hydroxide ions that breaks a chemical compound into two compounds
Low density lipoprotein
Is responsible for carrying cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to tissues
