NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What are electrophiles and nucleophiles ? Explain with examples.
Options
- AElectrophiles are substances that donate electrons to other molecules, while nucleophiles are substances that
- BElectrophiles are substances that accept electrons from other molecules/species, while nucleophiles are substa
- CElectrophiles are substances that are negatively charged and donate electrons, while nucleophiles are substanc
- DElectrophiles are only substances that are positively charged and accept electrons, while nucleophiles are onl
Correct answer
B. Electrophiles are substances that accept electrons from other molecules/species, while nucleophiles are substa
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Electrophiles are substances that accept electrons from other molecules/species, while nucleophiles are substances that donate electrons to other molecules. For example, bromine (BF 3 ) is an electrophile, and ammonia (NH 3 ) is a nucleophile.