H₂O
H₂O in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers SN1, SN2, E1 & E2 reagents.
Overview
H₂O is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
SN1, SN2, E1 & E2 reagents
- What it does: SN1/E1
- Key idea: Weak nucleophile/base