(a) Here, HO– acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
(b) Here, –CN acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.
(c) CH3C+O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron deficient species.
<p><strong> (a)</strong> Here, HO<sup>– </sup>acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.</p><p><strong> (b)</strong> Here, –CN acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.</p><p><strong> (c) </strong>CH<sub>3</sub>C<sup>+</sup>O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron deficient species.</p>
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