In organic chemistry, an electrophile is:

A An electron donor

B An electron-poor species that accepts electron pairs (attracted to electron density)

C A neutral species always

D A reducing agent

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Electrophiles: electron-seeking (H+, carbocations, Lewis acids). React with nucleophiles (electron-rich species).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In organic chemistry, an electrophile is:" is Option B: An electron-poor species that accepts electron pairs (attracted to electron density).

The other options — A) An electron donor, C) A neutral species always, D) A reducing agent — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Electrophiles: electron-seeking (H+, carbocations, Lewis acids). React with nucleophiles (electron-rich species).

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In organic chemistry, an electrophile is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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