Easy MCQ +4 / -1

Which of the following is a nucleophile?

  1. A NH₃ Correct answer
  2. B BF₃
  3. C AlCl₃
  4. D H⁺

Solution

NH₃ has a lone pair — it is a nucleophile (electron pair donor). BF₃, AlCl₃, H⁺ are electrophiles (electron deficient).

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: Types of Organic Reactions

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