Chemistry A-Level
reactive intermediates
What reactive intermediates means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of reactive intermediates
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A species formed during a mechanism, such as a carbocation, whose correct structure must be drawn where the mechanism forms one.
Topics that use reactive intermediates
- Reaction mechanisms (AQA A-Level)
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