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Which of the following compound is resis...

Which of the following compound is resistant to nucleophilic attack by hydroxyl ions?

A

Methyl acetate

B

Acetonitrile

C

Dimethyl ether

D

Acetamide

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The correct Answer is:
C
`underset("Dimethyl ether")(CH_3 rarr O larr CH_3)` The electron density of oxygen is highly increased therefore resistant to nucleophilic attack.
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