The correct statement regarding electrophile is -

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🧠 The Electron Seeker
An "electrophile" is exactly what the name implies: an electron lover (). These species are "bankrupt" in the electron department and are looking for a "rich" nucleophile to donate a pair to them.

🗺️ The Identity Check
1. Charge Status: Electrophiles don't have to be positive. While  are classic examples, neutral Lewis acids like  are also electrophiles because they have incomplete octets.
2. Bonding Action: An electrophile forms a bond by accepting a pair of electrons f

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