MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryAlkyl and Aryl HalidesSingle Choice Questions

Which of the following species is a nucleophile? (a) CH O

B.CH3OH

C.both (a) and (b)✓ Correct

D.none of these

Explanation

Both have a nucleophilic tendencies. In (a) the oxygen has a negative charge and in (b) the oxygen has lone pairs. Both are the characteristics of nucleophiles.

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