Which of the following are ambident nucleophiles? [A.] CN$^{\,-}$ [B.] CH$_{3}$COO$^{\,-}$ [C.] NO$_{2}^{\,-}$ [D.] CH$_{3}$O$^{\,-}$ [E.] NH$_{3}$

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Which of the following are ambident nucleophiles?   [A.] CN$^{\,-}$  [B.] CH$_{3}$COO$^{\,-}$  [C.] NO$_{2}^{\,-}$  [D.] CH$_{3}$O$^{\,-}$  [E.] NH$_{3}$

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Understanding ambident nucleophiles: Ambident nucleophiles are molecules that can donate electrons from two different atoms. Option A (CN-) is an ambident nucleophile because it can donate electrons from the carbon or nitrogen atom. Option C (NO2-) is an ambident nucleophile because it can donate electrons either from the nitrogen or the oxygen atom. Option B (CH3COO-), Option D (CH3O-), and Option E (NH3) are not ambident nucleophiles. Thus, the correct answer is option (2).

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A, B, C only

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C, D, E only

Which of the following are ambident nucleophiles?
[A.] CN$^{\,-}$
[B.] CH$_{3}$COO$^{\,-}$
[C.] NO$_{2}^{\,-}$
[D.] CH$_{3}$O$^{\,-}$
[E.] NH$_{3}$

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The Correct Option is B

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