NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Identify the reagent shown in bold in the following equation as nucleophile or electrophile:
Options
- AHO – does not act as either electrophile or nucleophile
- BHO – acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species
- CHO – acts as both an electrophile and nucleophile
- DHO – acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
Correct answer
D. HO – acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) HO – acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.