Question

What are electrophiles and nucleophile Explain with examples.

Answer 1

The positively charged or neutral species which are deficient of electrons and can accept a pair n electrons are called electrophiles. For example: H₃O⁺, Cl⁺, BF₃ etc.

The species having an atom with unshared or lone pair of electrons and seeking positive sites are called nucleophiles. Example: H₂O, NH₃, OH^-, Cl^-, Br^-, CN etc.