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| − | A '''nucleophile''' is a negatively charged nucleus which is attracted to another positively charged mass; it is similar to an [[electrophile]], except with the polarities and substances reversed. This may cause reactions, labelled as nucleophilic addition, substitution and elimination in that order. | + | A '''nucleophile''' is a negatively charged nucleus which is attracted to another positively charged mass; it is similar to an [[electrophile]], except with the polarities and substances reversed. This may cause reactions, labelled as [[nucleophilic addition]], substitution and elimination in that order. |
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| + | All molecules or ions with a free pair of electrons or at least one [[pi bond]] can act as nucleophiles. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:52, August 31, 2012
A nucleophile is a negatively charged nucleus which is attracted to another positively charged mass; it is similar to an electrophile, except with the polarities and substances reversed. This may cause reactions, labelled as nucleophilic addition, substitution and elimination in that order.
All molecules or ions with a free pair of electrons or at least one pi bond can act as nucleophiles.