What does nucleophilicity mean?
The ability or tendency of a chemical species to act as a nucleophile, which is a molecule or ion that donates a pair of electrons to form a covalent bond. This property is often used to describe the reactivity of a molecule in a chemical reaction.
Example
"The nucleophilicity of the hydroxide ion is higher than that of the fluoride ion due to its larger size and higher electronegativity."
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