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The reaction in which a nucleophile replaces another atom present in a compound is called as:

Correct answer: C. Nucleophilic substitution reaction

  • A. Nucleophilic elimination reaction
  • B. Nucleophilic addition reaction
  • C. Nucleophilic substitution reaction
  • D. All of these options are correct

Explanation

As indicated by the name, option C is correct The correct option is: "Nucleophilic substitution reaction." In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, a nucleophile replaces another atom or group in a compound. The nucleophile, which is an electron-rich species, attacks the electrophilic center in the compound, leading to the displacement of the existing atom or group.

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About Alkyl Halides

Alkyl halides are named and related to their carbon-halogen structure, polarity and reactivity. The key reactions are nucleophilic substitution by SN1 and SN2 mechanisms and elimination by E1 and E2 mechanisms, including how substrate structure, nucleophile, base, solvent and temperature influence substitution versus elimination.

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