Chapter 8, Problem 30CTQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether an electrophile is attracted to positive or negative charge should be determined.

Concept introduction: Organic reactions generally involve reaction between covalent molecules made of carbon and hydrogen or reaction between organic compounds.

Generally species that are involved in a reaction are:

1. Substrate

2. Reagent

3. Solvent

All these species on the basis of charge density on them can be categorized as nucleophiles and electrophiles.