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Which of these species behaves as an electrophile?
AWater molecule H2O
BHydroxide ion OH-
CBorane molecule BH3
DMethoxide ion CH3O-
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Borane molecule BH3
Boron in BH3 has only six valence electrons, so it accepts an electron pair as a Lewis acid.
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