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As per your syllabus, which of these is best classified as an ELECTROPHILE?
AHS⁻
BC₂H₅O⁻
CBF₃
DH₂N⁻
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. BF₃
syllabus Problem 8.12: BF₃ has only 6 valence electrons on B
accepts electron pair
⇒ electrophile. Others all donate.
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