During base catalyzed reactions, which property of "nucleophile" increases?
Correct answer: B. Nucleophilicity
- A. Basicity
- B. Nucleophilicity
- C. Electrophilicity
- D. Both Options B and C are correct
Explanation
A base-catalyzed nucleophilic addition will take place in the presence of a strong base, which is usually the conjugate base of a reagent used for nucleophilic addition. The base which is also a nucleophile, attacks the carbon atom of the carbon-oxygen double bond, and pi electrons of the C=O bond to the oxygen atom, which can easily accommodate the negative charge, because of its high electronegativity. The reaction is completed by the abstraction of a proton, from the reagent by negative oxygen, to regenerate the base. Thus, the base increases the nucleophilic character of the reagent to be added.Hence, B is the correct answer.
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