Rank the Following Ions in Order of Increasing Nucleophilicity

question 34

Multiple Choice

Rank the following ions in order of increasing nucleophilicity in polar protic solvents, starting with the least nucleophilic ion.

• A)I < II < III < IV
• B)IV < III < II < I
• C)I < II < IV < III
• D)IV < III < I < II

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