Which of the following cannot act as a nucleophile?
H2O
CH3NH2
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
A nucleophile is a species that is attracted to positive charge (nucleus) and donates an electron pair to form a chemical bond. Nucleophiles are typically electron-rich, meaning they have a lone pair of electrons or a negative charge.
Analyzing the Given Species:
(A) CH3O- (Methoxide ion): This has a negative charge and lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen, making it a good nucleophile.
(B) H2O (Water): Oxygen has two lone pairs of electrons, enabling it to act as a nucleophile, even though it's neutral.
(D) (CH3)3C+ (Tertiary Butyl Carbocation): This has a positive charge; therefore, it is an electrophile and cannot act as a nucleophile.
(E) CH3CH2O- (Ethoxide ion): This has a negative charge and lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen, making it a good nucleophile.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) (CH3)3C+ (Tertiary Butyl Carbocation) because it is an electrophile.
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