Q36 / 180 · COMEDK 2012 · Chemistry

Identify the electrophile in the following.

  • A
    $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CN}_{6}$

Solution

$\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$ is an example of Lewis acid. It is an electron acceptor. Hence, it is an example of electrophile.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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