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Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Introduction of Halogen Containing Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Cyanide ions acts as an ambident nucleophile. From which end it acts as a stronger nucleophile in aqueous medium?

A
It acts as a stronger nucleophile from carbon end.
B
It acts as a stronger nucleophile from nitrogen end.
C
It depends on the nature of the alky halide
D
It has same strength from both the ends.

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it act as a stronger nucleophile from the carbon end because it will lead to the formation of C-C bond which is more stable than C –N bond

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