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Ambident nucleophiles are unique reactive species characterized by their multiple attacking sites. What is the minimum number of electron-donor sites an ambident nucleophile must contain?

Answer: 2

💡 Solution & Explanation

By definition, an ambident nucleophile is an electron-rich species that contains at least two distinct donor sites (nucleophilic centers) capable of forming a bond with an electrophile.

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