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Which of the following are most likely to behave as electrophiles, and which as nucleophiles? Explain. (a) NH4 (b) CqN (c) Br (d) CH3NH2 (e) HOCqCOH

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Chapter16: Aldehydes And Ketones

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Which of the following are most likely to behave as electrophiles, and which as

nucleophiles? Explain.
(a) NH4
(b) CqN

(d) CH3NH2

(e) HOCqCOH

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