Nucleophillic substitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nucleophile?
A
An atom (or group of atoms) which is attracted to an electron deficient centre, where it donates a pair of electrons to form a new bond
2
Q
What allows a species to be a nucleophile?
A
If they have a lone pair
3
Q
How do you draw nucleophilic substitution?
A
You draw an arrow from the lone pair on the nucleophile to the delta + carbon and an arrow from the bond between the carbon-halogen to the delta negative halogen. Then, draw the alcohol + the negative halogen
4
Q
What type of bond breaking is nucleophilic substitution?
A
Heterolytic
