Consider the reaction C3H7−OH+Et3O⨁BF⊝4→C3H7−O−Et+EtOEt+HBF4.
Which of the following statements is wrong?
A
The nucleophile in the reaction is C3H7OH.
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B
The nucleophile in the reaction is BF⊝4.
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C
The leaving group is Et2O.
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D
SN2 reaction occurs.
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Solution
The correct option is C The nucleophile in the reaction is BF⊝4. The alcohol itself acts as the nucleophile in this reaction. Hence, the statement given in the option B is incorrect.