What Is the Nucleophilic Species Involved in the Initial Step

question 168

Multiple Choice

What is the nucleophilic species involved in the initial step of the reaction below?

• A)"^-OH"
• B)"Hg(OAc)₂"
• C)"H₂O"
• D)"cyclopentene"
• E)"the THF/H₂O complex"

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