What are ambident nucleophiles? Explain with an example.

Explanation

Nucleophiles which have more than one, generally two suitable atoms through which they can attack the substrate are called ambident nucleophiles. An example is the cyanide ion `(CN^(-))`. It can attack the substrate either through carbon to form cyanide or through nitrogen to form isocyanide.
`[:overset(color(red)Theta)(C)-=N:harr:C = overset( :color(red)Theta)(N): ]`