1) Kinds of organic reactions

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What does hv (nu) stand for

light is needed in the reaction

What does the triangle (delta) stand for

heat is added to create products

What is a substitution reaction?

An atom is replaced by another group of atoms

What does a substitution reaction involve?

Breaking and forming of sigma bonds

What does a substitution rxn usually swap out for?

swaps a less EN atom for a more EN atom

What is an elimination reaction?

The starting material is “lost” and a pi bond forms

What does an elimination reaction involve?

Breaking 2 sigma bonds, creating a new pi bond

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What is an addition reaction?

Atoms are added to starting material

What does an addition reaction require?

The breaking of 1 pi bond, forming 2 sigma bonds