Organic Chemistry - Chapter 10: Organohalides

This flashcard set covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the chapter on Organohalides from Organic Chemistry.

Alkyl Halides

Organic compounds in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogen atoms.

Radical Halogenation

A method for preparing alkyl halides from alkanes using halogens and light.

Allylic Bromination

A reaction where bromine adds to the allylic position of an alkene.

Allyl Radical

A type of radical formed by the loss of a hydrogen atom from an allylic position; usually more stable due to resonance.

Grignard Reagent

Organomagnesium compounds used in organic synthesis to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Organometallic Coupling

Reactions involving organometallic compounds to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Electrophilic Carbon

A carbon atom that is electron-deficient and can accept electrons from nucleophiles in a reaction.

Oxidation in Organic Chemistry

The process of increasing the oxidation state of a molecule by adding oxygen or removing hydrogen.

Reduction in Organic Chemistry

The process of decreasing the oxidation state of a molecule by adding hydrogen or removing oxygen.

Suzuki-Miyaura Reaction

A coupling reaction between an aryl or vinyl boronic acid and an aryl halide.