AIIMS2003Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2003 Chemistry Nucleophilicity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The most reactive nucleophile among the following is

A

CH₃O⁻

B

C₆H₅O⁻

C

(CH₃)₂CHO⁻

D

(CH₃)₃CO⁻

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

More the number of attached methyl groups better is the nucleophilicity due to +I-effect.

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