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Pearson Edexcel IAL Chemistry 4.8 Free radicals & electrophiles

Practise defining free radicals and electrophiles, especially what an electrophile does with an electron pair in mechanisms.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • define an electrophile as a species that accepts a pair of electrons

4.8—Definitions of the terms ‘free radical’ and ‘electrophile’ 4B: Alkanes Students will be assessed on their ability to: question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

An electrophile

A

accepts a pair of electrons

B

always has a negative charge

C

always has a positive charge

D

donates a pair of electrons

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