Talk:Nucleophilic addition
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orginal definition;
Nucleophilic addition involves the addition of a nucleophile to a chemical compound. Think of this as a negatively charged atom "desiring" a positive charge, and therefore, creating a bond to it. (A golden rule of chemistry: nature hates charges! Eliminating charges and creating a non-charged compound is often the driving force behind reactions...!)
To this definition it can be argued that - nucleophilic addition is not possible with just any compound - reactant and products neutral yet charged particles generated.
how is nucleophilic reaction on alkene possible when it itself is nucleophile
