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Substitution Reaction
Occurs when treated with a nucleophile where the nucleophile replaces the halogen of an alkyl halide
Elimination Reaction
Occurs when treated with a base where a π bond (an alkene) is formed
What reagent can function as both a base and nucleophile?
Hydroxide (HO-)
What is another term for the alkyl halide?
Substrate
A good leaving group is the conjugate base of…
An acid with a pKa < 0
Halides such as chloride, bromide, iodide, as well as sulfonate ions (RSO3- ) are examples of…
Good leaving groups
Which halide is not considered a good leaving group?
Fluoride (pKa of 3.2)