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Chapter 6: 6-33-E-b (page 181)

For each reaction below identify the electrophile and the nucleophile

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(b)

Nucleophile Electrophile

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01

Nucleophile 

A nucleophile is a substance that seeks a nucleus or positive charge, as benzene is negatively charged and electron-rich. Therefore, it is a nucleophile.

02

Electrophile

The nitro group is positively charged and electron-deficient. It seeks electrons. Therefore, it acts as an electrophile as shown:

Nucleophile Electrophile

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