Identify the reagents shown in bold in the following equations as nucleophiles or electrophiles:

(a)


(b)


(c)


(i) Here, HO- acts as nucleophile as it is an electron rich species i.e., it is a nucleus seeking species.


(ii) Here, CN- acts as nucleophile as it is an electron rich species i.e., it is a nucleus seeking species.


(iii) Here, CH3C+Oacts as electrophile as it is an electron deficient species.


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