In each of the following compounds, a particular atom is indicated with an ar- row. Determine whether this atom is nucleophilic, electrophilic, acidic. Some atoms may have none or more than one of these properties. (a) (b) (d) H3C H3C4 CH3 CH3 + -OH₂ (h) H3C H3C CH3 + -OH₂ MgBr (c) (f) (i) H3C H3C CH3 + -OH₂ MgBr

In each of the following compounds, a particular atom is indicated with an ar- row. Determine whether this atom is nucleophilic, electrophilic, acidic. Some atoms may have none or more than one of these properties. (a) (b) (d) H3C H3C4 CH3 CH3 + -OH₂ (h) H3C H3C CH3 + -OH₂ MgBr (c) (f) (i) H3C H3C CH3 + -OH₂ MgBr

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Chapter20: Carboxylic Acids And Nitriles

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