Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Problems - Page 239: Problem 6-16 e

Answer

$(CH_3)_3N$ is the better nucleophile.

Work Step by Step

We know that $N$ is less electronegative than $O$, so $(CH_3)_3N$ donates its electron pair more easily than $(CH_3)_2O$. Hence, $(CH_3)_3N$ is the better nucleophile.

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