Question

Na+ is an electrophile or a nucleophile.Since it has + charge can we say it as electrophile....​

Answer 1

• Na is a metal it leaving electron is its tendency ,
• When we talk about bases or Electrophile , we generally talk in case of non-metals which form covalent bond ,
• But when we talk about Metals ( Specifically S-Block Metals ) they are attracted towards a negative charge but to form a ionic bond not covalent bond so here we do not use the term electrophilicity ,
• If we use the term electrophile then nucleophile should be use in the case of a negative chagre anion which gonna make a ionic bond with Na metal ion .

Answer 2

Answer:

An electrophile is a positive or neutral species that is electron deficient. Sodium-ion is not an electrophile since it does not have an empty orbital of lower energy.