Alkenes - 2.1.13 - 16

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  • Created on: 13-03-13 21:18
a PI-BOND...
...is the reactive part of a double bond formed above and below the plane of the bonded atoms by sideways overlap of p-orbitals.
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Electrophilic addition...
...is a type of addition reaction in which an electrophile is attracted to an electron-rich centre or atom, where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond.
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Carbocation...
...is an organic ion in which a carbon atom has a positive charge.
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a CURLY ARROW...
...is a symbol used in reaction mechanisms to show the movement of an electron pair in the breaking or formation of a covalent bond.
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a POLYMER...
...is a long molecular chain built up from monomer units.
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...is a type of addition reaction in which an electrophile is attracted to an electron-rich centre or atom, where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond.

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Electrophilic addition...

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...is an organic ion in which a carbon atom has a positive charge.

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Card 4

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...is a symbol used in reaction mechanisms to show the movement of an electron pair in the breaking or formation of a covalent bond.

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...is a long molecular chain built up from monomer units.

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