Substitution Reactions (SN1 & SN2) Flashcards by Autumn Tricker | Brainscape

Q

What is a nucleophile? What makes it stronger?

A

A nucleus loving group. Negative charge makes it stronger.

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What is an electrophile?

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Electron loving group.

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Where is the reaction centre?

A

At an sp3 carbon. Bonded to the leaving group.

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Where is the reaction centre?

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At an sp3 carbon. Bonded to the leaving group.

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