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What is the role of nucleophiles in organic reactions?

Options

  1. AThey bring an electron pair to the reactive site.
  2. BThey take away an electron pair from the reactive site.
  3. CThey provide a positive charge to the substrate.
  4. DThey stabilize carbocations.

Correct answer

A. They bring an electron pair to the reactive site.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph describes nucleophiles as reagents that bring an electron pair to the reactive site of the substrate.

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