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

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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
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