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General Organic Chemistry: Mixed MCQ

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MixedMediumQuestion 730016

Question

An electrophile is a species that:
  1. A
    Accepts an electron pair
    Correct
  2. B
    Donates an electron pair
  3. C
    Is always positively charged
  4. D
    Is a radical

Correct answer

Accepts an electron pair

Explanation

An electrophile (electron lover) accepts an electron pair from a nucleophile. It can be positively charged (like H⁺, NO₂⁺) or neutral but electron-deficient (like BF₃, AlCl₃).

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