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Which of the following molecules are negatively charged nucleophiles? Choose all that apply.

a. Chloride ion
b. Hydrogen ion
c. Nitrate ion
d. Hydroxide ion

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Final answer:

The negatively charged nucleophiles from the options provided are the chloride ion (Cl-) and the hydroxide ion (OH-).

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which of the specified molecules are negatively charged nucleophiles. Nucleophiles are species that donate a pair of electrons to an electrophile to form a chemical bond. Based on the options provided:

Therefore, the negatively charged nucleophiles are a. Chloride ion and d. Hydroxide ion.

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