Question

WHAT ARE THE ELECTROPHILES AND NUCLEOPHILES?

Answer 1

nucleophile means nucleus loving while electrophile means electron loving.

Answer 2

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• Electrophiles :- A reagent that takes away an electron pair is called electrophile (E+) i.e., electron seeking and the reaction is called electrophilic.
• Nucleophiles :- A reagent that brings an electron pair is called nucleophile (Nu:) i.e., nucleus seeking and the reaction is then called nucleophilic.