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13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 3 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 3 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds / Nucleophilic Addition / Problem 1

Determine whether the following species is a strong, intermediate, or weak nucleophile. Would this nucleophile add directly to a carbonyl or wait for the carbocation formation before adding to the carbonyl?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It is a weak nucleophile that will attack the carbonyl after carbocation formation.

B

It is a strong nucleophile that will directly attack the carbonyl.

C

It is a strong nucleophile that will attack the carbonyl after carbocation formation.

D

It is a weak nucleophile that will directly attack the carbonyl.

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