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Chemistry · Organic chemistry – some basic principles and techniques

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In the molecule acetonitrile (\( \text{CH}_3\text{C}\equiv\text{N} \)), which atom serves as the electrophilic centre?

  1. A
    The carbon atom of the cyano group
  2. B
    The carbon atom of the methyl group
  3. C
    The hydrogen atoms of the methyl group
  4. D
    The nitrogen atom of the cyano group
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Correct answer · Option A

The carbon atom of the cyano group

Explanation

Due to the greater electronegativity of nitrogen, the nitrile carbon develops a partial positive charge (\( \text{H}_3\text{C}-\overset{*}{\text{C}}\equiv\text{N} \)), making it an electrophilic centre.
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