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Which factor primarily determines the nucleophilic reactivity of alcohols?

Options

  1. AThe size of the alcohol molecule
  2. BThe strength of the O-H bond
  3. CThe availability of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen
  4. DThe presence of alkyl groups attached to the alcohol

Correct answer

C. The availability of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen

Step-by-step solution

The nucleophilic reactivity of alcohols is primarily determined by the availability of lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen atom.

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