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Which of the following is the best nucleophile in water?
Options
A I–
Correct Answer
B CH3SCH3
C CH3OCH3
D Cl–
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Iodide (I-) is the best nucleophile in water among the options. CH3SCH3 and CH3OCH3 are neutral and less nucleophilic than anions. Cl- is a weaker nucleophile than I- in water due to its smaller size and less polarizability.

Hint

Which species is anionic and most polarizable?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1234 of 1999
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