Chemical Reactions : Nucleophilic substitution reactions

The video tutorial covers nucleophilic substitution reactions in haloalkanes, detailing SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, stereochemical aspects, and elimination reactions. It also explores the reactions of haloarenes, including nucleophilic and electrophilic substitutions, and the role of Grignard reagents. Key concepts such as chirality, optical activity, and Zaitzev's rule are discussed.

Describe the two mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution reactions.

What is the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution reactions in haloalkanes?

What is the significance of the transition state in an SN2 reaction?

Explain the difference in reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary halides in SN2 reactions.

How does the stability of carbocations affect the rate of SN1 reactions?

What are optical isomers and how do they relate to nucleophilic substitution reactions?

What is the Zaitsev's rule in elimination reactions?

How do Grignard reagents react with water and why is moisture avoided?

Explain the role of electron-withdrawing groups in increasing the reactivity of haloarenes.

What are the major products formed in the electrophilic substitution reactions of haloarenes?