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Why NH2 is a bad leaving Group?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Consider that strong bases are strong nucleophiles, and thus unstable with the negative charge associated with dissociation from the molecule. Hence, strong bases are generally very poor leaving groups, but can be converted into good leaving groups that are more stable with the associated negative charge.

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