8.7.2 - Substrate and Reagent
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Define what a substrate is in organic chemistry.
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s the molecule that reacts.
What does a reagent do in a reaction?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the reacting partner.
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What is a substrate in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Think of the main actor in the reaction.
True or False: Nucleophiles are electron-deficient species.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of species donates electrons.
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Explain and illustrate a chemical reaction that produces a carbocation as an intermediate. Which species are the nucleophile and electrophile?
💡 Hint: Diagram the process and highlight the roles of each species.
Design a table that categorizes various reagents as nucleophiles or electrophiles, providing examples for each.
💡 Hint: Think about the charges and electron tendencies.
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