Q.

Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity?(Note that they are taken in -1 charged state)
 

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a

 − OH 

b

− NH2

c

− F

d

 − CH3

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given data: It is given to identify that Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity.(Note that they are taken in -1 charged state)

Explanation: F, O, N and C elements electronegativity order  = F > O > N > C

Lesser electronegativity more tendency to donate pairs of electron

Methane is poor acid its conjugate base is strongest.

 

Hence right option is (C) -CH3

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Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity?(Note that they are taken in -1 charged state)