How would these be classified: as strong/weak nucleophiles or strong/weak bases?
CH_3SNa
NaI
CH_2ONa
CH_3Br
(CH_3)_3CONa
CH_3OH
1 Answer
Explanation:
Use the basic classification method:
Nucleophilicity the measure how good a Nucleophile is governed by the following. The ability to give away an electron and bond:
1) Charge
2) Polarizability
3) Solvent (Protic v.s. Aprotic)
4) Steric Hindrance
Basicity is governed by the ability of an electron rich specie to donate it an electron and form a bond with a hydrogen atom