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Which of the following does not represent a correct set of nucleophile -

A

`HS^(Ө),C_(2)H_(5)O^(Ө)`

B

`(CH_(3))_(3)N,overset(Theta)overset(* *)(N)H_(2),overset(Theta)(C)N,`

C

`SO_(3),H_(2)O,overset(Theta)overset(* *)(C)H_(3)`

D

`CH_(3)-S-CH_(3),overset(Theta)(N)O_(2),overset(Theta)(I)`

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To solve the question of which set does not represent a correct set of nucleophiles, we will analyze each option provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nucleophiles**: - A nucleophile is defined as an electron-rich species that has the ability to donate an electron pair. Common examples include negatively charged ions and neutral molecules with lone pairs. 2. **Analyzing Option 1**: - The set includes H⁻ (hydride ion) and C₂H₅O⁻ (ethoxide ion). - Both H⁻ and C₂H₅O⁻ are nucleophiles because they have lone pairs and/or negative charges. - **Conclusion**: This option is correct. 3. **Analyzing Option 2**: - The set includes CH₃N⁻ (methyl amide), NH₂⁻ (amide ion), and CN⁻ (cyanide ion). - All three species have lone pairs and/or negative charges, making them nucleophiles. - **Conclusion**: This option is also correct. 4. **Analyzing Option 3**: - The set includes SO₃ (sulfur trioxide), H₂O (water), and CH₃ (methyl group). - H₂O and CH₃ have lone pairs and can act as nucleophiles. However, SO₃ is an electrophile, not a nucleophile, because it can accept electrons rather than donate them. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect as it contains an electrophile. 5. **Analyzing Option 4**: - The set includes CH₃ (methyl group), SCH₃ (methyl thio), NO₂ (nitro group), and I⁻ (iodide ion). - CH₃ and SCH₃ can act as nucleophiles, and I⁻ is a well-known nucleophile. Although NO₂ is generally considered a weak nucleophile, it can still participate in nucleophilic reactions under certain conditions. - **Conclusion**: This option is correct. ### Final Answer: The set that does not represent a correct set of nucleophiles is **Option 3**.
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