Which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleophile?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleophile?
  1. It donates electrons.
  2. It accepts electrons.
  3. It is always neutral.
  4. It is always positively charged.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleophile?
  • Step 1: Understand what a nucleophile is. A nucleophile is a species that has a pair of electrons it can share.
  • Step 2: Know that nucleophiles are attracted to positively charged or electron-deficient areas, called electrophiles.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the main characteristic of a nucleophile is its ability to donate electrons.
  • Step 4: Remember that when a nucleophile donates its electrons, it forms a bond with an electrophile.
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