Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
Why won’t Sn2 work for 3° halogenoalkanes
A
R groups cause steric hinderance
2
Q
Why won’t HCN react with a carbonyl if pH is too high?
A
Not enough CN- ions
3
Q
Why won’t HCN react with a carbonyl if pH is too low?
A
Not enough H+ ions
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Q
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