(b)
Nucleophiles that are relatively weak bases such as $CN^{-},RNH_{2}$and $X^{-}$ give conjugate addition, whereas strong bases such as $R - Li,R - Mg - X$ give direct addition.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.