In this chapter, we will extend our discussion, begun in chapter 6, of those organic reactions commonly known as 'nucleophilic substitutions'. In doing do, we will have an opportunity to consider in g...In this chapter, we will extend our discussion, begun in chapter 6, of those organic reactions commonly known as 'nucleophilic substitutions'. In doing do, we will have an opportunity to consider in greater detail the various factors affecting the three main players in most organic reaction mechanisms: the nucleophile, the electrophile, and the leaving group.