Which atom is a possible nucleophile?
A) an oxygen atom in a hydroxide ion
B) an oxygen atom of a carboxylate group
C) a nitrogen atom of a deprotonated amine
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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All of the options given are possible nucleophiles as they all contain lone pairs of electrons, which can be used to form a bond with a positively charged or electrophilic atom or molecule. Additionally, oxygen and nitrogen are both highly electronegative, making them more likely to donate their lone pairs and act as nucleophiles.

Which Atom Is a Possible Nucleophile