Nucleophilicity in substitution reactions

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Nucleophilicity in organic substitution reactions is not absolute and varies based on several factors, including solvent polarity and substrate characteristics. While a specific order of nucleophilicity can be established for a given solvent, this order can change with different solvents or reaction conditions. The polarity of the solvent plays a crucial role in influencing nucleophilic strength, as it affects the solvation of nucleophiles. Therefore, while there may be a general trend in nucleophilicity, it is essential to consider the context of the reaction to determine the relative strength of nucleophiles accurately.
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Is there any absolute order of the nucleophilicity of nucleophiles participating in organic substitution reactions or is it dependent on solvent,substrate or any other factors ? If so,how?
 
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I think the nucleophilicity of the nucleophiles should depend upon the solvent(like its polarity) and other factors, but for a particular solvent keeping other factors same there would be a definite order.
 
projjal said:
I think the nucleophilicity of the nucleophiles should depend upon the solvent(like its polarity) and other factors, but for a particular solvent keeping other factors same there would be a definite order.

so what's that?
 
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