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QUESTION 5 Which best describes the first step of the mechanism of the reaction below? H₂C CI + H₂O The carbonyl carbon
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- Question 5 Which Best Describes The First Step Of The Mechanism Of The Reaction Below H C Ci H O The Carbonyl Carbon 1 (16.84 KiB) Viewed 38 times
QUESTION 5 Which best describes the first step of the mechanism of the reaction below? H₂C CI + H₂O The carbonyl carbon acts a nucleophile and attacks the oxygen of water. The oxgen in water acts a nucleophile and attacks the carbonyl carbon. The chlorine acts as a nucleophile and attacks the hydrogen of water. The hydrogen of water acts as a nucleophile and attacks the chlorine. H₂C OH + HCI