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9) Which is the weakest nucleophile in polar protic solvents? A) I- B) Br- C) Cl- D) F- E) All of these choices are equally strong nucleophiles, regardless of the type of solvent used.

          9) Which is the weakest nucleophile in polar protic solvents?

A) I- B) Br- C) Cl- D) F-
E) All of these choices are equally strong nucleophiles, regardless of the type of solvent used.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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10/30/2022

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This is because polar protic solvents can form hydrogen bonds with the nucleophile, stabilizing it and reducing its reactivity. Larger ions like I- are less affected by this stabilization because their charge is spread out over a larger volume, making them more Show more…

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Which is the weakest nucleophile in polar protic solvents? A) I- B) Br- C) Cl- D) F- E) All of these choices are equally strong nucleophiles regardless of the type of solvent used.