IB Chemistry HL 3.4.4 Electrophiles Question Bank

Practise IB Chemistry HL 3.4.4 with questions identifying electrophiles and their acceptance of donated electron pairs.

Exam points

locate a positively charged or electron-deficient atom able to accept an electron pair
show bond formation by directing the nucleophile's pair towards the electrophilic centre
classify an electrophile as a Lewis acid while separating it from nucleophilic species

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1-bromopropane undergoes a substitution reaction with potassium cyanide.

Explain why the substitution occurs on the carbon atom that is marked as *C.

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