Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger nucleophile in aqueous medium? Give reason for your answer.
Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger nucleophile in aqueous medium? Give reason for your answer.
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Ambident nucleophiles are groups that include two nucleophilic centres, such as cyanide and nitrile. In the cyanide group, linkage can occur from both the carbon and nitrogen ends. The carbon end functions as a greater nucleophile i
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Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 12th Chapter Ten 2025
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