Which Nucleophile Would You Expect to Add Reversibly to an α,β-Unsaturated

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which nucleophile would you expect to add reversibly to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl?

• A)NaBH₄
• B)CH₃Li
• C)CH₃(CH₂)₃MgBr
• D)NaCN
• E)LiAlH₄

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