Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger…
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger nucleophile in aqueous medium?
- It acts as a stronger nucleophile from carbon end.
- It acts as a stronger nucleophile from nitrogen end.
- It depends on the nature of the alkyl halide.
- It has same strength from both the ends.
Answer
(A) It acts as a stronger nucleophile from carbon end.
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