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Among the following the strongest nucleophile is:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Nucleophiles are species that can donate a pair of electrons. Nucleophilic power depends on the tendency of the species to donate electrons. has a negative charge and an electron-pushing group ( group) which increases its ability to donate electrons compared to neutral species or those with electron-withdrawing groups.Species with lower electronegativity for the donor atom are generally stronger nucleophiles ().Therefore, is the strongest nucleophile among the given options.
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Among the following the strongest nucleophile is:
A
B
C
D

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