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Substitution reaction

physical science Maturity 11-13

Things can swap places.

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SubstitutionReaction.svg
One part leaves a group. A new part takes its spot. This helps make new things. It is like a game of musical chairs. Can you think of a swap?
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SN2 reaction mechanism.png

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SN2 reaction mechanism.png
File:General Scheme for Base Catalyzed Nucleophilc Acyl Substitution.png
General Scheme for Base Catalyzed...
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