Question
Alcohols react both as nucleophiles as well as electrophiles. Write one reaction of each type and describe its mechanism.
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Answer
Alcohols as nucleophiles: The bond between O-H is broken when alcohols react as nucleophiles.
Alcohols as electrophiles: The bond C-O is broken when alcohols react as electrophiles. Protonated alcohols react in this manner.
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