Organic chemistry

free radical

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What is a free radical
An atom or group of atoms with an unpaired electron
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Substitution reaction
A reaction where an atom or group of atoms replace another in a molecule
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Addition reaction
Two molecules join together to form ine
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Elimination reaction
Removal of tgecelements of a small molecule from within a molecule
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Electrophile
Electron deficient species that attacks electron rich areas accepting a pair of electrons
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Nucleophile
An electron rich species attacking positively charged areas donating a pair of electrons
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Substitution reaction

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A reaction where an atom or group of atoms replace another in a molecule

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Addition reaction

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Elimination reaction

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Electrophile

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