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What are electrophiles and nucleophiles ? Explain with examples.

Options

  1. AElectrophiles are substances that donate electrons to other molecules, while nucleophiles are substances that
  2. BElectrophiles are substances that accept electrons from other molecules/species, while nucleophiles are substa
  3. CElectrophiles are substances that are negatively charged and donate electrons, while nucleophiles are substanc
  4. 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.

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