Manipal MET2011ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity?
Options
- AF ⁻
- BOH ⁻
- CCH ₃⁻
- DNH ₂⁻
Correct answer
C. CH ₃⁻
Step-by-step solution
CH ₃⁻ is the best nucleophile because carbon has the least electronegativity among key atoms of the given options.