Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Roles of Acids

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the roles of acids and bases in the catalysis of carbonyl reactions?

• A)Acids activate nucleophiles;bases activate electrophiles.
• B)Acids activate electrophiles;bases activate nucleophiles.
• C)Acids and bases both activate nucleophiles.
• D)Acids and bases both activate electrophiles.

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