Activating group
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Activating Group
An activating group is a chemical group that increases the reactivity of a molecule towards a particular type of reaction. This concept is widely used in organic chemistry and biochemistry, where the presence of an activating group can significantly influence the behavior of a molecule in a chemical reaction.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Activating groups are typically electron-donating groups (EDGs) that donate electron density to a molecule, making it more reactive towards electrophiles. This is in contrast to deactivating groups, which are electron-withdrawing groups (EWGs) that decrease the reactivity of a molecule towards electrophiles.
Mechanism[edit | edit source]
The mechanism of action of activating groups involves the donation of electron density to a molecule, which increases its reactivity towards electrophiles. This can occur through several mechanisms, including resonance and inductive effects.
Resonance Effect[edit | edit source]
In the resonance effect, the activating group donates electron density through pi bonds. This can stabilize a positive charge on the molecule, making it more reactive towards electrophiles.
Inductive Effect[edit | edit source]
In the inductive effect, the activating group donates electron density through sigma bonds. This can also stabilize a positive charge on the molecule, increasing its reactivity towards electrophiles.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Common examples of activating groups include hydroxyl groups (-OH), amino groups (-NH2), and alkyl groups (-R). These groups are all electron-donating groups that can increase the reactivity of a molecule towards electrophiles.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Activating groups play a crucial role in many areas of chemistry and biochemistry. They are particularly important in organic synthesis, where they can be used to control the reactivity of a molecule and direct the course of a chemical reaction.
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