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

Options

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.

Answer

A

Explanation

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.