Which of these will not catalyze the reaction of a weak nucleophile with the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone? A)I^- B)H₃O⁺ C)AlCl₃ D)BF₃ E)ZnCl₂

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The molecule I^- is not known to catalyze the reaction of a weak nucleophile with the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone. The other options (B, C, D, and E) contain elements known to catalyze such reactions.

Which of These Will Not Catalyze the Reaction of a Weak