Question

Can ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{OH}$ act as a nucleophile?

Answer 1

Nucleophile:

1. A nucleophile is an electron donor having electron pair available for bonding which bonds to an atom other than hydrogen.
2. ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{OH}$ is a weak nucleophile.
3. It has a $\mathrm{OH}$ bond from which a hydrogen ion can be donated and on deprotonation, it can become a nucleophile.