Glossary

Homologous means belonging to or being a series of organic compounds, each successive member of which differs from the preceding member by a constant increment, especially by an added CH2 group.

Unsaturated means a organic compound capable of taking up certain elements or compounds, without the elimination of any side product.

Nucleophiles are compounds or ions that can donate a pair of electrons.

Electronegativity is the likelihood that an atom or molecule will attract electrons and the strength of the attraction. The tendency of an atom or molecule to become negatively charged.