Which of these statements is incorrect about nucleophiles ? | CGP Edu

Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanisms - I Single Correct MCQ

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Which of these statements is incorrect about nucleophiles ?

A

Nucleophiles have an unshared electron pair and can make use of this to react with an electron deficient species.

B

The nucleophilicity of an element (as electron donor) generally increases on going down a group in the periodic table.

C

A nucleophile is electron-deficient species

D

All good nucleophiles are good bases when we deal across the period.

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Nucleophiles are electron rich species.

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