MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic ChemistryGOCReacting species

Nucleophile: ….?.... : : electrophile: electron seeking

A.proton seeking

B.neutron seeking

C.atom seeking

D.nucleus seeking✓ Correct

Explanation

Nucleophile is nucleus seeking. A reagent that brings an electron pair is called a nucleophile (Nu:) i.e., nucleus seeking and the reaction is then called nucleophilic. A reagent that takes away an electron pair is called electrophile (E+) i.e., electron seeking and the reaction is called electrophilic.

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