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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statement is/are not correct about nucleophile and electrophile?
A. Hydroxide ion acts as nucleophile.
B. Cyanide ion acts as an electrophile.
C. Neutral molecule such as 
act as nucleophiles.
D. Carbocations 
acts as an electrophile.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Negatively charged ions with lone pair of electrons such as hydroxide 
, cyanide 
ions acts as nucleophile. Neutral molecules such as 
etc., also act as nucleophiles due to the presence of lone pair of electrons. Carbocations 
act as an electrophile.
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