Curved Arrow¶
Rules¶
All acceptable electron redistribution (bonds being broken or formed) must:
- Have the same number of valence electrons
- Obey the rules of covalent bonding
- differ only in distribution of valence electrons
- have the same number of paired and unpaired electrons
- have a charge balance following the redistribution
A reaction mechanism describes the breakage and formation of bonds
- Arrows represent the moving of electrons
Breaking bonds¶
- Arrow goes from the bond to the electrophile
Making Bonds¶
- Arrow goes from the nucleophile to the electrophile
How Many Electrons?¶
The amount of spurs on the arrow indicates the amount of \(e^−\) being transferred:
E.g. 1¶
E.g. 2¶
