Halogens
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Halogens
Are halogens considered nucleophiles or electrophiles? They would want to complete their octet of electrons so they would be electrophiles correct?
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Re: Halogens
I wouldn't look at that as a definite rule though.
For example, Exercise 4.1 part d is F by itself, and it is an electrophile.
For example, Exercise 4.1 part d is F by itself, and it is an electrophile.
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Re: Halogens
F by itself would be an electrophile because it needs an extra electron to be complete. F- however, is a nucleophile and it will be more attracted to a positively charged element.
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Re: Halogens
I agree that they could be both! I think that the strength would differ depending on the actual element though.
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Re: Halogens
Halogens can act as electrophiles to attack a double bond in alkene. Double bond represents a region of electron density and therefore functions as a nucleophile. so i think both
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Re: Halogens
Halogens are electrophiles that can attack an alkene's double bond. The double bond serves as a nucleophile because it represents an area of electron density.
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Re: Halogens
Hello,
I believe that Halogens can be electrophiles. I say this so that they can have covalent bonds and because of their polarization.
I believe that Halogens can be electrophiles. I say this so that they can have covalent bonds and because of their polarization.
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