A leaving group is an atom or group of atoms that detaches from a chemical substance. The remaining molecule or fragment remaining is known as the residual or main part. The term leaving group is dependent on the context of the statement.
Halide Nucleophile Nucleofuge Electrofuge Lability Non-coordinating anion Water SN1 reaction Silver halide Conjugate acid SN2 reaction Azide Anhydride Nitro Carboxylate Thiocyanate Iodide Methoxy Bromide Fluoride Acid dissociation constant Room temperature Hydroxyl Chloride Functional group Base (chemistry) Amine Ion Atom Substrate (biochemistry)
