Mechanisms Flashcards
1
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Nucleophile
A
Species forming a bond with an electrophile by donating a pair of electrons (attracted to positive charge)
2
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Electrophile
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An electron deficient species attracted to areas of high electron density (accepts electrons)
3
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Free radical
A
Particle with unpaired electron
4
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Carbocation
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Organic ion containing a +ve C atom
5
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Polar
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Difference in electronegativity between atoms causing a dipole
