Consider nucleophilic substitution reactions of alkylhalides, where a moderately reactive...
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Consider nucleophilic substitution reactions of alkylhalides, where a moderately reactive nucleophile, which of the following sets of conditions is the S,2 mechanism most likely predominant?
a. primary substrate, acidic-conditions
b. secondary substrate, acidic conditions
c. tertiary substrate, acidic conditions
d. secondary substrate, basic conditions
e. cannot differentiate
Nucleophiles
Nucleophiles are species which are nucleus loving nature i.e. they are electron-rich species.
The type of nucleophile and the substrate decides which type of nucleophilic reaction takes place.
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Substitution Reaction Examples in Organic Chemistry
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Learn about substitution reactions in organic chemistry. Understand what a substitution reaction is, explore its two types, and see an example of both types.
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