3. Which reactant in each of the following pairs is a stronger nucleophile? Explain your reasoning. (3) a....

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3. Which reactant ineach of the following pairs is a stronger nucleophile? Explain yourreasoning. (3)

a. NaOHor H2O​​​
b. H2O orCH3COO-  ​​​
c. I- orCl-

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3a HOis stronger nucleophileNaOH is a strong nucleophileNaOH is a strongbaseNaOH Na OHNegatively charged species are more nucleophilic than neutrallycharged ones so H2O Water is less nucleophilic    See Answer
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