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As per your syllabus, a NUCLEOPHILE is best described as which kind of species?
AElectron-pair donor
BProton donor
CNeutral always
DElectron-pair acceptor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Electron-pair donor
Your syllabus: nucleophile (Nu:) donates an electron pair to form a new bond at an electrophilic centre.
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