Chemistry PYQ 55 of 152 · Organic Chemistry

Which of the following is not an electrophile?

  1. ANa+
  2. BBF3
  3. CH+
  4. DAll of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Na+

Explanation

Electrophiles are electron-deficient species with an empty orbital to accept an electron pair.

BF₃ (incomplete octet on boron) and H⁺ (no electrons) are electrophiles.

Na⁺ is a stable spectator cation with no vacant orbital to accept electrons, so it is not an electrophile.

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