Asked by Alejo Izaguirre on May 28, 2024
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The positively polarized carbon atom of a carbonyl group acts as ________.
A) an electrophile and a Lewis base
B) a nucleophile and a Lewis base
C) an electrophile and a Lewis acid
D) a nucleophile and a Lewis acid
E) both a Lewis acid and a Lewis base
Carbonyl Group
A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, commonly found in aldehydes and ketones.
Polarized
Refers to a distribution of electrical charge leading to positive and negative poles within a molecule or chemical bond.
Electrophile
A chemical species that is attracted to electrons and typically accepts an electron pair to form a bond with a nucleophile.
- Recognize and describe the structure of key functional groups, such as carbonyl groups in aldehydes and ketones.
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Natalie SmallsJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The positively polarized carbon atom of a carbonyl group is an electrophile because it is partially positive and is attracted to electron-rich species. It also acts as a Lewis acid because it can accept a pair of electrons from a Lewis base.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe the structure of key functional groups, such as carbonyl groups in aldehydes and ketones.