chemistry very short answer questions

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Here are 7 questions related to organic chemistry.

1. Curved arrows always point from electron pair _______(a) to electron pair ______ (b).

2. Explain what the “S”, “N”, and “2” mean in an SN2 reaction.

3. True/False (briefly explain): The product of an a SN2 reaction with an alkyl halide in a R configuration will always produce a product with an S configuration.

4. Explain how sterics plan a role in the rates of SN2 reactions.

5. Explain what the “S”, “N”, and “1” mean in an SN1 reaction.

6. True/False (briefly explain): The product of an a SN1 reaction with an alkyl halide in a R configuration will always produce a product with an S configuration.

7. Which kind of carbons favor SN1 and SN2 reactions (primary, secondary, or tertiary)? Briefly explain.