Electrophilic Addition and Nucleophilic Substitution in Organic Chemistry
This document covers key organic chemistry reactions:
- Electrophilic addition of bromine to alkenes
- Nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN1 and SN2)
- Radical substitution of halogens with alkanes
Key points:
- Electrophilic addition involves bromine attacking electron-rich alkene double bonds
- SN1 and SN2 reactions differ in their mechanisms and substrate preferences
- Radical substitution proceeds through initiation, propagation, and termination steps
- These reactions are fundamental for converting between different organic compound classes