Substitution Reactions - SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms - Crash Course Organic Chemistry

The video tutorial covers the basics of dry cleaning, its environmental impact, and the chemistry behind SN1 and SN2 reactions. It explains the role of substrates, leaving groups, and nucleophiles in substitution reactions, and how factors like substrate structure, nucleophile strength, and solvent type influence the reaction mechanism. The tutorial also provides practical examples and tips for determining the likely reaction pathway.

What are some examples of good leaving groups in nucleophilic substitution reactions?

What challenges do sterically hindered substrates present in SN2 reactions?

How does the presence of acid in a reaction influence the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution?

Why are weak nucleophiles more likely to favor SN1 reactions?