Question

Which is neutral nucleophileis neutral nucleophile

Answer 1

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Nucleophiles can be neutral or negatively charged. ... In looking at these two types of nucleophiles, you should notice that a reactive atom, such as oxygen, in a neutral species can also be a reactive atom in a negatively charged species. For example, the O in OH- is negatively charged, but the O in H 2O is neutral.

Answer 2

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Nucleophiles can be neutral or negatively charged. In looking at these two types of nucleophiles, you should notice that a reactive atom, such as oxygen, in a neutral species can also be a reactive atom in a negatively charged species. For example, the O in OH- is negatively charged, but the O in H 2O is neutral.

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