Nucleophilic substitution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008138",
  "term": "Nucleophilic substitution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of reaction in which an electron-rich nucleophile replaces a leaving group on an electron-deficient electrophilic center. The nucleophile donates an electron pair to form a new bond, while the leaving group departs with its bonding electrons. This process is common in organic chemistry, particularly with alkyl halides and acyl compounds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 473 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nucleophilic-substitution/"
}