In the following reaction which chemical species is acting like a nucleophile? C)CH₃O^- D)two of these choices E)there is no nucleophile in this reaction

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The chemical species CH₃O^- is acting like a nucleophile in the reaction. This is because it has a negative charge on the oxygen atom, which makes it more electron-rich, and thus a good candidate for attacking the electrophilic carbon atom in the reaction.

In the Following Reaction Which Chemical Species Is Acting Like