In a polar reaction mechanism,the atom that gives away electrons in a neutral nucleophile will end up as a(n):
A)cation
B)anion
C)radical
D)neutral molecule

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In a polar reaction mechanism, the atom that acts as a nucleophile, i.e. attacks the electron-deficient region of the molecule, donates a pair of electrons. This leaves the atom positively charged, i.e. it becomes a cation.

In a Polar Reaction Mechanism,the Atom That Gives Away Electrons