Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics
Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics
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Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 8.2, Problem 8.13P
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Electrophilic centers in the given compound have to be identified.

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Nucleophile is the one which are capable of donating a pair of electrons.  The one which is capable of accepting a pair of electrons are known as electrophiles.  The atom that is poor in electron density is an electrophilic center.  Carbocation intermediates acts as electrophiles.

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics, Chapter 8.2, Problem 8.13P , additional homework tip  1

The carbon atom that is bonded to a more electronegative atom can also act as electrophile due to induction.

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics, Chapter 8.2, Problem 8.13P , additional homework tip  2

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