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Carbenes and free radicals can act as electrophiles mainly because they
AAre strongly basic species
BLack a complete octet
CCarry a full negative charge
DHave lone pairs to donate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lack a complete octet
With fewer than eight electrons around carbon, these species seek electrons, which is electrophilic behaviour.
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