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What is the role of electrophiles in organic reactions?

Options

  1. AThey bring an electron pair to the reactive site.
  2. BThey take away an electron pair from the reactive site.
  3. CThey stabilize carbanions.
  4. DThey supply lone pair electrons.

Correct answer

B. They take away an electron pair from the reactive site.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph describes electrophiles as reagents that take away an electron pair from the reactive site of the substrate.

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