Question

Why is a ylid a stable nucleophile? Select all that apply. Group of answer choices The proximity of the positively charged phosphorous and negatively charged carbon stabilizes the charges. It is a stable Arrhenius base. Inductive effects and resonance stabilize the negative charge. It isn't stable, it only forms transiently.

Answer 1

1)The proximity of the positively charged phosphorous and negatively charged carbon stabilizes the charges.

2) Inductive effects and resonance stabilize the negative charge

Step-by-step explanation:

both atoms have full octets of electrons( I.e Carbon and say phosphorus). The result can be viewed as a structure in which two adjacent atoms are connected by both a covalent and an ionic bond; normally written X+–Y−. Ylides are thus 1,2-dipolar compounds, and a subclass of zwitterions