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Which pair are ambident nucleophiles?
AHydroxide and ethoxide ions
BCyanide and nitrite ions
CChloride and bromide ions
DIodide and fluoride ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cyanide and nitrite ions
Cyanide can attack through C or N and nitrite through O or N, so each has two nucleophilic centres.
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