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What are some examples of electrophiles?

Options

  1. ACarbocations and carbanions
  2. BAlkyl halides and carbonyl groups
  3. CHydroxide ions and cyanide ions
  4. DNucleophiles and reagents

Correct answer

B. Alkyl halides and carbonyl groups

Step-by-step solution

Examples of electrophiles are alkyl halides (R 3 C-X) and carbonyl groups (>C=O).

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