Reaction Intermediates: Carbocations, Carbanions, Free Radicals
Students will understand the formation, stability, and structure of common reaction intermediates.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between carbocations, carbanions, and free radicals in terms of their structure and charge.
- Predict the relative stability of primary, secondary, and tertiary carbocations and free radicals.
- Explain how the stability of reaction intermediates influences the reaction pathway.
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