Question

what are electrophiles? give two examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electrophiles are atoms or molecules known to be electron deficient and that carry a partial or fully positive charge and will seek an electron pair to form a covalent bond . An example of an electrophile is a Lewis Acid. Other examples include Br+, Cl+, and CH3+.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Electrophiles are electron deficient species and can accept an electron pair from electron rich species. Examples include carbocations and carbonyl compounds. A nucleophile is electron rich species and donates electron pairs to electron deficient species.  Examples include carbonions, water , ammonia, cyanide ion etc.