What Statement Is False Relative to the Nucleophilic Additions

question 15

Multiple Choice

What statement is false relative to the nucleophilic additions?

• A) When a weak nucleophile is present, the reaction can be catalyzed by acid.
• B) The nucleophile attacks the trigonal carbon of the carbonyl group.
• C) Ketones are more reactive than aldehydes.
• D) Nucleophiles that add irreversibly are poor leaving groups.
• E) Nucleophiles can be classified as those that add reversibly to carbonyl compounds and those that add irreversibly.

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