SN2 Flashcards
1
Q
What does SN2 stand for?
A
Second-order nucleophilic substitution reaction
2
Q
What is the general rule for primary and secondary alkyl halides?
A
The general rule is that they follow a one-step mechanism so the bonds are broken and formed at the same time
Concerted reaction
3
Q
What do we expect to see in a reaction coordinate diagram for an SN2 reaction?
A
Reactant, transition state, product
4
Q
When do transition states exist?
A
They exist at energy maxima and are not stable.
5
Q
What happens to the carbon centre in SN2?
A
There is inversion of stereochemistry at the carbon centre.
6
Q
What order of kinetics do they obey?
A
2nd order kinetics.
