Addition Reactions with Electrophiles

Stereochemical aspects influence the orientation of the newly formed bonds and the spatial arrangement of atoms in the product.

The mechanistic aspects include the initial attack of the electrophile on the nucleophile, followed by the formation of a new bond and the release of a leaving group.

Electrophiles act as electron-deficient species that seek electron-rich sites for a reaction. An example of a common electrophile is the carbocation.