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Nucleophile is a species that should have

A

a pair of electrons to donate

B

positive charge

C

negative charge

D

electron deficient species

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The correct Answer is:
A, C
Nucleophile (nucleus-loving) is a chemical species that donates an electron pair to an electrophile (electron-loving). Hence, a nucleophile should have either a negative charge or an electron pair to donate. Thus, option (a) and (c) are correct
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