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Which one of the following behaves both as a nucleophile and an electrophile ?

A

`CH_(3)NH_(2)`

B

`CH_(3)Cl`

C

`CH_(3)CN`

D

`CH_(3)OH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_(3)-overset(delta+)C-=overset(delta-)C:`
Here, `C` is pi bonded to a highly electronegative `N` atom. Thus, `-C-=N` bond is quite polarized. `C` atom having low electron density is an electophilic site while `N` atom having high electron density along with unshared `e^(-)` pair is a nucleophilic site.
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    A
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    B
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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