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Leaving Group
Summary
A
leaving group
is an
atom or group of atoms
that detaches from the substrate during a
chemical reaction
, facilitating the
formation of a new bond
. The effectiveness of a
leaving group
is determined by its ability to
stabilize the negative charge
after detachment, with
weaker bases
generally making better
leaving group
s.
Relevant Degrees
Kinetics of Chemical Reactions 100%
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