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Cyanide ion acts as an ambident nucleophille. From which end it acts as a strong nucleophile in aqueous medium? Give reason for your answer.

A

It act 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 alkyl halide.

D

It has same strength from both the ends.

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The correct Answer is:
A
It acts 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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  • Which can not act as an ambident nucleophile ?

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