OH-(alcoholic) +CH3(CH2)2Br- →Product+Product. The nature of OH in the above reaction is:
Correct answer: A. Nucleophile
- A. Nucleophile
- B. Lewis base
- C. Ligand
- D. All of the above
Explanation
A nucleophile is a molecule or substance that tends to donate electrons or react at electron-poor sites such as protons. As OH- has extra electrons it can attack the electrophilic carbon. So, it acts as a nucleophile.
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