Question

Strongest nucleophile is:

• A. $RN{H}_2$
• B. $ROH$
• C. $C_6{H}_5{O}^{-}$
• D. $C{H}_3{O}^{-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$C{H}_3{O}^{-}$is stronger nucleophilic reagent because methyl group increase the electron density on oxygen, since it show $+I$ effect.