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A nucleophilic reaction in which a neutral solvent such as water or an alcohol is the nucleophile is called
AHydrogenation
BSolvolysis
CElectrolysis
DPyrolysis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Solvolysis
When the solvent itself acts as the nucleophile, the reaction is named solvolysis, for example hydrolysis by water.
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