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CH1012
REACTIVE
INTERMEDIATES
The following transient species are detected as reactive intermediates between reactants & final products. Generally unstable.
Carbocations
6 electrons,
electron deficient,
highly reactive
highly reactive
Radicals (free radicals)
7
electrons, electron deficient,
highly reactive
highly reactive
Carbanions
8
electrons, carbon has low EA and
so the lone pair is reactive.
so the lone pair is reactive.
