Which one of the following characteristics belongs to an electrophile?

Options

A. It is any species having electron deficiency which reacts at an electron rich C-centre
B. It is any species having electron enrichment, that reacts at an electron deficient C-centre
C. It is cationic in nature
D. It is anionic in nature

Answer

A

Explanation

Any species which has electron deficiency, can attack an electron rich C – centre