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Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger nucleophile in aqueous medium? Give reason for your answer.

Options

  1. ACyanide ion (CN - ) acts as a stronger nucleophile from the carbon end (C-end) in aqueous medium.
  2. BCyanide ion (CN - ) acts as a stronger nucleophile from the nitrogen end (N-end) in aqueous medium.
  3. CCyanide ion (CN - ) acts as an equally strong nucleophile from both ends in aqueous medium.
  4. DCyanide ion (CN - ) does not act as a nucleophile in aqueous medium.

Correct answer

A. Cyanide ion (CN - ) acts as a stronger nucleophile from the carbon end (C-end) in aqueous medium.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Cyanide ion (CN - ) acts as a stronger nucleophile from the carbon end (C-end) in aqueous medium.

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