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Which of the following best describes chemical synthesis in organic chemistry?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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In the context of organic chemistry reactions, which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleophilic substitution reaction?
A
Exchange of a leaving group with a nucleophile
B
Formation of a carbocation intermediate
C
Elimination of a small molecule to form a double bond
D
Addition of a nucleophile to a double bond
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Understand the definition of a nucleophilic substitution reaction: It involves the replacement of a leaving group in a molecule by a nucleophile.
Identify the role of the nucleophile: A nucleophile is a species that donates an electron pair to form a new chemical bond.
Recognize the leaving group: In a nucleophilic substitution, the leaving group is the atom or group that is replaced by the nucleophile.
Differentiate from other reaction types: A nucleophilic substitution does not involve the formation of a carbocation intermediate, elimination to form a double bond, or addition to a double bond.
Conclude that the characteristic feature of a nucleophilic substitution reaction is the exchange of a leaving group with a nucleophile.
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