Which of the following anions is the most nucleophilic in polar protic solvents? A)F^- B)Cl^- C)Br^- D)I^-

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Iodide ion (I-) is the most nucleophilic among the given anions in polar protic solvents because of the larger size and polarizability of iodine. This allows the ion to effectively stabilize the positive charge on the carbon of the electrophile during nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, polar protic solvents such as water or alcohols can solvate the smaller anions such as fluorides more effectively, making them less available as nucleophiles.

Which of the Following Anions Is the Most Nucleophilic in Polar