Fundamentals: Common Strong and Weak Nucleophiles
Here are some common nucleophiles used in organic chemistry SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions, sorted by strength: VERY Good Nucleophiles: SH-, RS-, I- Good Nucleophiles: CN-, N3-, Br-, HO-, RO- Fair Nucleophiles: NH3, Cl-, F-, RCO2- Weak nucleophiles: H20, ROH VERY…