Which of these will NOT catalyze the reaction?

of a weak nucleophile with the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone?

a. I–
b. H3O+
c. AlCl3
d. BF3

2007-08-12 07:58:56 · 2 answers · asked by dave b 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

a) the iodide(I-) ion.

2007-08-12 15:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The I- ion will not achieve this.

2007-08-12 08:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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