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Which of the following statement is not correct for a nucleophile ?

A

(a) Nucleophiles attack low `e^(-)` density sites

B

(b) Nucleophiles are not electron seeking

C

(c) Nucleophile is a lewis acid

D

(d) Ammonia is a nucleophile

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To determine which statement is not correct for a nucleophile, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nucleophiles**: - Nucleophiles are species that are rich in electrons. They can either have a negative charge or possess lone pairs of electrons that they can donate to electrophiles (electron-deficient species). 2. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option A**: "Nucleophiles attack low electron density sites." - This statement is correct. Nucleophiles, being electron-rich, are attracted to areas of low electron density where they can donate their electrons. - **Option B**: "Nucleophiles are not electron seeking." - This statement is also correct. Nucleophiles already possess high electron density and do not seek additional electrons; instead, they donate electrons. - **Option C**: "Nucleophile is a Lewis acid." - This statement is incorrect. Lewis acids are electron-deficient species that accept electron pairs, while nucleophiles are electron-rich and donate electron pairs. Therefore, nucleophiles are classified as Lewis bases, not Lewis acids. - **Option D**: "Ammonia is a nucleophile." - This statement is correct. Ammonia (NH3) has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, making it an electron-rich species capable of acting as a nucleophile. 3. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all the options, the statement that is not correct for a nucleophile is **Option C: "Nucleophile is a Lewis acid."** ### Final Answer: **Option C** is the correct answer as it is the statement that is not correct for a nucleophile. ---

To determine which statement is not correct for a nucleophile, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nucleophiles**: - Nucleophiles are species that are rich in electrons. They can either have a negative charge or possess lone pairs of electrons that they can donate to electrophiles (electron-deficient species). 2. **Analyzing Each Option**: ...
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