What are electrophiles and nucleophiles? Explain with examples.

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TextElectrophiles and Nucleophiles in Organic Reactions

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Giving justification, categorise the following molecules/ions as nucleophile or electrophile: HS⁻, BF₃, C₂H₅O⁻, (CH₃)₃N:, Ċl, CH₃C⁺=O, H₂N:⁻, N⁺O₂

Identify electrophilic centre in the following: CH₃CH=O, CH₃CN, CH₃I

Identify the reagents shown in bold in the following equations as nucleophiles or electrophiles: