Question

Which of the following statement is correct regarding nucleophile? a) They have an over - all positive charge
(b) They have a lone - pair of electrons
(c) They have an unpaired electron (d) They have empty orbitals​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) They have a lone - pair of electrons

Explanation:

Nucleophile is a chemical species that forms bonds with electrophiles by donating an electron pair. All molecules and ions with a free pair of electrons or at least one pi bond can act as nucleophiles. Because nucleophiles donate electrons, they are Lewis bases.