Nitrogenous Mustard has been used as an alkylating anticancer agent. Explain the alkylation feature of nitrogen mustard by writing(drawing) the mechanism.

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Nitrogenous Mustard has been used as an alkylating anticancer agent. Explain the alkylation feature of nitrogen mustard by writing(drawing) the mechanism.

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