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Which of the following is an electrophile?

(a) CCl2

(b) CH3-

(c) H2O

(d) NH3

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Correct option (a) CCl2

Explanation:

Electron deficient species or electron acceptors are called electrophiles. Hence, out of the given species, CCl2. has only 6e- with carbon so, it is an electrophile.

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