Electrophiles and Nucleophiles for Quiz 3

[Jimmy Zhou 3D]

Just wondering,

Do we only need to know how to IDENTIFY nucleophiles and electrophiles for quiz 3 or do we also need to be able to KNOW them based on strength as a nucleophile or electrophile?

[Eljie_2F]

I do not believe you need to know the strength of each electro or nucleophile. But if it is asked, you can estimate through size of atoms and other determinants of electronegativity.

[Julia Hwang 3G]

I think it's good to be able to identify them but also know the strengths since the assigned readings do cover it, even though it wasn't emphasized in lecture.

[Chem_Mod]

There course reader and hw questions covers relative strength of nucleophiles and electrophiles so you are expected to be able to rationalize their strengths.