Electrophile And Nucleophile
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- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Topic
- electrophile and nucleophile
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
OH⁻
Nucleophiles (nucleus-loving) are electron-rich species that attack electron-deficient centers.
- They have either a negative charge or at least one lone pair of electrons.
- OH−: Has three lone pairs and a negative charge, making it a strong nucleophile.
- Electrophiles: Are electron-deficient. H+ (positive charge), AlCl3 and BF3 (incomplete octet/Lewis acids) are all electrophiles.
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