NEET2017Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2017 Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

The CORRECT statement regarding electrophile is:

A

Electrophile is a negatively charged species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a nucleophile.

B

Electrophile is a negatively charged species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from another electrophile.

C

Electrophiles are generally neutral species and can form a bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a nucleophile.

D

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

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Electrophiles can be neutral or positively charged and accept electrons from nucleophiles to form bonds.

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