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Total number of electrophiles present in the following are
`NO_(2)^(+), SO_(3), CN^(-), F^(-), C Cl_(4), NH_(3), , :C Cl_(2)`.

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To determine the total number of electrophiles from the given species, we need to analyze each one based on their electron deficiency. Electrophiles are species that are electron-deficient and can accept electrons. Let's evaluate each species step-by-step: 1. **NO₂⁺ (Nitronium ion)**: - This species has a positive charge, indicating that it is electron-deficient. - It can accept electrons from electron-rich species. - **Conclusion**: NO₂⁺ is an electrophile. 2. **SO₃ (Sulfur trioxide)**: - In SO₃, the sulfur atom is bonded to three electronegative oxygen atoms, which creates a partial positive charge on sulfur. - This positive character makes SO₃ electron-deficient. - **Conclusion**: SO₃ is an electrophile. 3. **CN⁻ (Cyanide ion)**: - The cyanide ion carries a negative charge, indicating that it is electron-rich. - Since it can donate electrons, it acts as a nucleophile rather than an electrophile. - **Conclusion**: CN⁻ is not an electrophile. 4. **F⁻ (Fluoride ion)**: - Similar to CN⁻, the fluoride ion has a negative charge, making it electron-rich. - It can also donate electrons, thus acting as a nucleophile. - **Conclusion**: F⁻ is not an electrophile. 5. **CCl₄ (Carbon tetrachloride)**: - In CCl₄, the carbon atom is fully bonded to four chlorine atoms, and there are no charges present. - This species is stable and does not exhibit electron deficiency. - **Conclusion**: CCl₄ is not an electrophile. 6. **NH₃ (Ammonia)**: - Ammonia has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, making it capable of donating electrons. - Therefore, it acts as a nucleophile. - **Conclusion**: NH₃ is not an electrophile. 7. **CCl₂ (Dichlorocarbene)**: - CCl₂ has a carbon atom that is bonded to two chlorine atoms and has a vacant p-orbital, making it electron-deficient. - This species can accept electrons and react with electron-rich species. - **Conclusion**: CCl₂ is an electrophile. Now, let's summarize the findings: - Electrophiles identified: NO₂⁺, SO₃, CCl₂ - Total number of electrophiles = 3 ### Final Answer: The total number of electrophiles present is **3**.
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