Chemistry · Organic chemistry – some basic principles and techniques
हिन्दीIn the molecule acetonitrile (\( \text{CH}_3\text{C}\equiv\text{N} \)), which atom serves as the electrophilic centre?
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Correct answer · Option A
The carbon atom of the cyano group
Explanation
Due to the greater electronegativity of nitrogen, the nitrile carbon develops a partial positive charge (\( \text{H}_3\text{C}-\overset{*}{\text{C}}\equiv\text{N} \)), making it an electrophilic centre.