Meaning Of The Word Electrophilic

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Electrophilic Meaning

Electrophilic Definition
Electrophilic Definition

What's The Definition Of Electrophilic?

electrophilic in American English
designating or of a chemical, ion, etc. that accepts additional electrons
adjective: of or pertaining to electron acceptance in covalent bonding (opposed to nucleophilic)

electrophilic in British English
adjective: having or involving an affinity for negative charge. Electrophilic reagents (electrophiles) are atoms, molecules, and ions that behave as electron acceptors

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