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Nucleophilic Substitution

7. Substitution Reactions / Nucleophilic Substitution / Problem 2

Why does a nucleophilic reagent, such as methoxide ion, add more easily to an alkyne than an alkene?

A

A nucleophilic reagent, such as methoxide ion, adds more easily to an alkyne than an alkene because it forms a more stable sp² carbanion.

B

A nucleophilic reagent, such as methoxide ion, adds more easily to an alkyne than an alkene because it forms a more stable sp³ carbanion.

C

A nucleophilic reagent, such as methoxide ion, adds more easily to an alkyne than an alkene because it forms a less stable sp² carbanion.

D

A nucleophilic reagent, such as methoxide ion, adds more easily to an alkyne than an alkene because it forms a less stable sp³ carbanion.

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