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In nucleophilic aliphatic substitution, the nucleophiles are generally
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Acids
  • B Bases
  • C Salts
  • D Neutral molecules
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The correct answer is: Bases
$\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{X}+\underset{\substack{\text { Nucleophile } \\ \text { or base }}}{\mathrm{OH}^{-}} \rightarrow \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{X}^{-}$

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