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An electrophile forms bonds with nucleophiles by doing what?
AReleasing a proton
BGiving an electron pair
CTaking an electron pair
DGaining a proton
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Taking an electron pair
Electrophiles are electron-pair acceptors that bond to electron-rich nucleophiles.
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