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Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity ?

A

`F^(-)`

B

`OH^(-)`

C

`CH_(3)`

D

`NH_(2)^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
As the electronegativity of the donor atom decreases, its tendency to donate a lone pair increases i.e., nucleophilicity increases. Order of electronegativity of F, O, N, C is :
C lt N lt O lt F
The least electronegative is carbon, as such `CH_(3)^(-)` is the strongest nucleophile.
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