Electrophiles are electron deficient species. Among the given, H3O⊕ has lone pair of electrons for donation, thus it is not electron deficient and hence, does not behave like an electrophile.
Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?
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Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?
Held on 30 Apr 2010 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Cl⊕
- B
BH3
- C
H3O⊕
- D
N⊕O2
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