NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Identify the reagent shown in bold in the following equation as nucleophile or electrophile:
Options
- A– CN acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
- B– CN does not act as either electrophile or nucleophile
- C– CN acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species
- D– CN acts as both an electrophile and nucleophile
Correct answer
A. – CN 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 : (A) – CN acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.