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Which of the following is an ambident nucleophile ?

A

`H^+`

B

`CN^-`

C

`Cl^+`

D

`OH^-`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Either the carbon or nitrogen atom can acts as electron donor to the alkyl halide. Nucleophiles which have more than one site through which the reaction can occur are called ambident nucleophilies.
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