Q66 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile?

Correct answer
A
Nucleophile is a Lewis acid
B
Ammonia is a nucleophile
C
Nucleophiles attack low $e^{-}$ density sites
D
Nucleophiles are not electron seeking

Solution

Reason: Nucleophiles are electron rich species so act as Lewis base.

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

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