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Why does `SO_(3)` act as an electrophile ?

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Three highly electronegative oxygen atoms are attached to sulphur atom. This makes sulphur atom electron deficient. Due to resonance also, sulphur acquires positive charge. .Both these factors make `SO_3` an electrophile.
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