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Which of the following species are classified as ambident nucleophiles because they have more than oReaction Mechanism Chemistry Question

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Which of the following species are classified as ambident nucleophiles because they have more than one reactive site?

Answer: A,B,C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Ambident nucleophiles have multiple atoms that can donate an electron pair. For example, $CN^-$ can attack via Carbon or Nitrogen; $NO_2^-$ can attack via Oxygen or Nitrogen; $SCN^-$ can attack via Sulfur or Nitrogen. $H_2O$ attacks solely through its Oxygen atom.

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