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Identify the reagent shown in bold in the following equation as nucleophile or electrophile:

Options

  1. ACH 3 C + O acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
  2. BCH 3 C + O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species
  3. CCH 3 C + O acts as both an electrophile and nucleophile
  4. DCH 3 C + O does not act as either electrophile or nucleophile

Correct answer

B. CH 3 C + O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) CH 3 C + O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species

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