Chemistry
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Question
Which one of the following species is not an electrophile ?
A
NH3
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B
Br+
C
H+
D
BF3
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A
NH3
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B
Br+
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C
H+
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D
BF3
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Explanation
NH3 is not an electrophile — with its lone pair of electrons, it acts as a nucleophile (Lewis base), unlike Br+, H+, and BF3, which are genuine electrophiles.
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