Why Do Heteroatoms Confer Reactivity on a Particular Molecule

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why do heteroatoms confer reactivity on a particular molecule?

• A)Because they have lone pairs and create electron-rich sites on carbon.
• B)Because they have lone pairs and create electron-deficient sites on carbon.
• C)Because they are electronegative and act as electrophiles.
• D)Because they are electropositive and act as nucleophiles.

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