A nucleophile donates a pair of electrons to form a new bond in a reaction. A nucleophile is also considered a Lewis base and must have a lone pair to donate. Identify which of the following compounds can act as a nucleophile. Br OH II. CH3 III. HC-Si-CH3 V. IV. CH3 A) I and II B) I, II, and V C) II and IV D) II, III and IV E) I and V Give detailed Solution with explanation needed of all options...don't give Handwritten answer

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A nucleophile donates a pair of electrons to form a new bond in a reaction. A
nucleophile is also considered a Lewis base and must have a lone pair to donate.
Identify which of the following compounds can act as a nucleophile.
Br
II.
OH
CH3
III. H3C Si-CH3
IV.
CH3
V.
A) I and II
B) I, II, and V
C) II and IV
D) II, III and IV
E) I and V
Give detailed Solution with explanation
needed of all options...don't give
Handwritten answer
Transcribed Image Text:A nucleophile donates a pair of electrons to form a new bond in a reaction. A nucleophile is also considered a Lewis base and must have a lone pair to donate. Identify which of the following compounds can act as a nucleophile. Br II. OH CH3 III. H3C Si-CH3 IV. CH3 V. A) I and II B) I, II, and V C) II and IV D) II, III and IV E) I and V Give detailed Solution with explanation needed of all options...don't give Handwritten answer
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