What is the Product of OH- and CH3NH2 Reaction?

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The reaction between hydroxyl radical (OH·) and methylamine (CH3NH2) produces water (H2O) and the methylamino radical (·CH2NH2). There is confusion regarding the roles of nucleophiles and electrophiles in this reaction. The hydroxyl radical is identified as a nucleophilic radical, which raises questions about its interaction with the methylamino radical. Clarification is sought on whether the hydroxyl species is a radical or an anion. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for grasping the reaction dynamics.
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The question is what is the product of OH\cdot and CH3NH2
The correct answer is H2O and \cdotCH2NH2


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The correct answer makes sense, but I don't understand the mechanism in terms of nucleophiles and electrophiles. If that was the case, wouldn't the OH\cdot be a nucleophile and attack the nucleophillic regions of the \cdotCH2NH2? A bit confused :confused:
 
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Is it hydroxyl anion or hydroxyl radical?
 
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chemisttree said:
Is it hydroxyl anion or hydroxyl radical?


It is a hydroxyl radical
 
Nucleophilic radical?
 
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