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Rank the species below in order of increasing nucleophilicity in hydroxylic solvents: a) CH₃COO⁻ b) CH₃S⁻ c) OH⁻ d) H₂O

a: c < a < d < b Explanation

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b: d < a < c < b Explanation

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c: a < b < c < d Explanation

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d: b < a < d < c Explanation

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Which of the following compounds is most nucleophilic?

a: CH₃OH Explanation

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b: CH₃COOH Explanation

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c: CH₄ Explanation

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d: H₂O Explanation

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Organic Preparations - Allylation of Isatin