Question

Which of the following factor make carbonyl group in acyl compounds, too, susceptible to nucleophilic attack?

• A. The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining positive charge
• B. The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge
• C. The tendency of carbon to loose electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge
• D. The tendency of carbon to loose electrons even at the expense of gaining positive charge

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B): The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge