Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the role of nucleophiles and electrophiles in organic reactions is correct?
A
Nucleophiles donate electron pairs to electrophiles during a reaction.
B
Electrophiles donate electrons to nucleophiles to form bonds.
C
Nucleophiles are always negatively charged species.
D
Electrophiles are substances that seek out nucleophiles to react with.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Nucleophiles are defined as electron pair donors that seek out electrophiles, which are electron pair acceptors, during a reaction (Chunk 2). Hence, option A is correct, while the other options contain misconceptions.
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