Electrophiles such as carbocations seek to gain electrons and thus have a strong tendency to react with nucleophiles.

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Electrophiles are electron-deficient species, meaning they have a positive or partial positive charge and are therefore attracted to nucleophiles, which have a negative or partial negative charge and seek to donate electrons. The reaction between an electrophile and nucleophile leads to the formation of a new bond.

Electrophiles Such as Carbocations Seek to Gain Electrons and Thus