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Outline the classification Electrophile
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Electrophiles are electron-deficient species that seek out electron-rich sites in a molecule. Here's a classification based on their nature:
1. Carbocations: Positively charged carbon atoms with a vacant p-orbital. Examples: CH3+, R3C+
2. Halogens: Atoms like chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), or iodine (I) with a partial positive charge due to their electronegativity.
3. Carbonyl compounds: Molecules with a carbonyl group (C=O), making the carbon atom electron-deficient.
4. Proton (H+): A positively charged hydrogen ion.
5. Lewis acids: Electron-pair acceptors, like BF3, AlCl3, or FeCl3.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The specific classification may depend on the context of the reaction and the other species involved.
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