10.3.1 - Substitution Reactions (SN1 and SN2)
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Define a nucleophile.
💡 Hint: What term describes electron-donating species?
What is a leaving group in a nucleophilic substitution reaction?
💡 Hint: Think of what must leave in a substitution reaction.
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What does SN2 stand for?
💡 Hint: What does the number signify in SN2?
Racemization occurs in which nucleophilic substitution mechanism?
💡 Hint: Consider how chirality is affected in SN1.
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Predict the product of the following reaction: CH3–Cl + OH– → ?
💡 Hint: Consider the sterics of the reactants.
A researcher wants to convert tert-butyl bromide to tert-butyl alcohol. Which mechanism (SN1 or SN2) should they choose, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the carbocation stability and hindrance of the substrate.
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