Q56 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Chemistry

Strongest nucleophile is

  • A
    $R \mathrm{NH}_2$
  • B
    ROH
  • C
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{O}^{-}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{O}^{-}$

Solution

$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{O}^{-}$is stronger nucleophilic reagent because methyl group increases the electron density on oxygen, since it shows + I effect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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