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Which one is not an electrophile?

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Electrophiles have an empty orbital to accept electrons. NH+ 4 does not fulfill this condition.
Updated On: Mar 13, 2025
  • \( \text{NO}^+ \)
  • \( \text{BF}_3 \)
  • \( \text{CO}_2 \)
  • \( \text{NH}_4^+ \)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

An electrophile is a species that accepts an electron pair. $NH^+ _4$ is not an electrophile as it has no vacant orbital for accepting electron pairs.
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