Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following is an electrophile ?
A
H2O
B
NH3
C
AlCl3
D
C2H5NH2
Answer
AlCl3
Explanation
Solution
AlCl3 is an electrophile.
An electrophileis deficient in electrons. Al shares 6 electrons with the chlorine atom. Hence, according to the octet rule, aluminum can accept two more electrons to complete its octet. Hence, AlCl 3 is an electrophile.