In an alkyl halide, the carbon atom attached to the halogen is attacked by nucleophiles because ____.
Correct answer B. the C–X bond is polar, leaving the carbon with a partial positive charge
Explanation
Halogens are more electronegative than carbon, so the C–X bond is polarised as Cδ+–Xδ−. The electron-deficient carbon attracts electron-rich nucleophiles.
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