SN2 Flashcards
1
Q
sn1 rate
A
Rate = k[electrophile]
2
Q
sn2 rate
A
Rate = k[nucleophile]×[electrophile]
3
Q
steps sn1
A
multiple steps with carbocation intermediate
4
Q
steps sn2
A
one step, concerted
5
Q
SN1 stereochemistry
A
racemization on reaction center
6
Q
SN2 Stereochemistry
A
inversion on reaction center
7
Q
SN1 Preference
A
tertiary 3° > secondary 2° > primary 1° and methyl
8
Q
SN2 Preference
A
primary 1° and methyl > secondary 2° > tertiary 3°
9
Q
Polar aprotic solvents
A
is a group solvents with medium range of polarity.
10
Q
Polar protic solvents
A
are the compounds containing OH or NH group that is able to form hydrogen bonds.
11
Q
Polar Aprotic Solvents
A
Favor SN2 Reactions
12
Q
Polar Protic Solvents
A
Favor SN1 Reactions
13
Q
How do orbitals stabilize carbocations
A
orbitals overlap.
