Question

$ : CCl_2 $ is

• A. an electrophile
• B. a free radical
• C. a nucleophile
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

$_{?}^{?} CCl_2$ is an electrophile, because its octet is not complete to required two more electron to complete its octet.
Out of $4$ valence electrons, $2$ are shared with $Cl$-atoms and $2$ are with $C$.
$_{?}^{?} CCl_2 {->}$ carbene present in two form singlet and triplet.

Answer 2

CCl2 is an electrophile. 

An electrophile is a chemical species that has an affinity for electrons. These species tend to react by accepting  an electron pair that is generally from a nucleophile. They help in the electrophilic reactions and chemical bonds are formed. Some of the examples of electrophiles are: carbocation, electrophilic halogens, acids etc. In the case of :CCl2, the octet of the molecule is not complete and it requires two electrons in order to complete it.