Orangic Chemistry 1 Study Guide
Orangic Chemistry 1 Study Guide
Orangic Chemistry 1 Study Guide
Electrophile
Electron Loving
Electron Deficient
Accepts Electrons
Identify Electrophile:
1. Positive charge system can act as an electrophile (NO+, X+, Ph-N2+, etc.)
2. Neutral Molecules are electrophiles
Nucleophile
Nucleus Loving
Electron Rich
Donate Electron
Identify Nucleophile
1. All Negative charges act as nucleophile (H-, OH-, NH2-, X-, etc.)
2. Neutral Molecule WITH central atom having at least one lone pair of electrons
(H2O, NH3)
3. A electron system can act as nucleophile (Ex: Alkene, Alkyne, etc.)
4. Metals
Electronic Effects
Influences Structures, reactivity, or properties of molecules but is neither a traditional
bond nor a steric effect.
Release of e- or attraction of e- :
Resonance Effects
1. Shift of lone pairs of e- and/or bonds of e Inductive Effects
1. Shift of e- in sigma () bonds
Inductive Effects are always weaker than resonance effects b/c e- are more localized in
bonds.
Resonance Effects
Ability to delocalize (SPREAD OUT) charge
Goal is to redistribute the electrons in bonds
Delocalize charge over more than one atom INCREASES stability of charged
species.
Generally, more resonance structures = more stable
Taking electrons from an area that has an excess e- to an area with little electrons
(+ charge)
Most stable resonance forms:
1. Every single atom has an octet
2. Minimize number of charges
CHCl3 is more acidic than CHF3
Mainly for multiple bonds
Resonance Examples