Which of the following statements describe a favorable attribute of a leaving group? (More than one answer is possible.)
A) The leaving group should be highly polarizable.
B) The lower the electronegativity of the leaving group the better.
C) Good leaving groups need to have low steric hindrance.
D) The departed leaving group should have low basicity.

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A favorable leaving group is highly polarizable, which allows it to stabilize the negative charge as it leaves. Additionally, a good leaving group should have low basicity, meaning it can stabilize the negative charge well after departure.

Which of the Following Statements Describe a Favorable Attribute of a Leaving