NEET 2017 Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms MCQ Question
The CORRECT statement regarding electrophile is:
Electrophile is a negatively charged species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a nucleophile.
Electrophile is a negatively charged species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from another electrophile.
Electrophiles are generally neutral species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a nucleophile.
Electrophile can be either neutral or positively charged species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a nucleophile.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electrophiles can be neutral or positively charged and accept electrons from nucleophiles to form bonds.
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