Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781118452288
Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 6.7, Problem 2LTS
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the given molecule nucleophilic and electrophilic centers should be identified

Concept introduction:

Nucleophiles (positive-charge loving): A nucleophile is a more reactant species that affords a pair of electrons to the electrophile or electrophilic center and forms a new covalent bond.

The carbon or other hetero atom in a molecule which is bearing negative charge or lone pair of electron is called as nucleophiles.

Electrophile (negative-charge loving): An electrophile is a species that accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond.

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