Which of the following statements is true of an electrophile?

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An electrophile is an electron-deficient species that is attracted to areas of high electron density (electron-rich species) in order to form a new bond. Therefore, option B is the correct statement about an electrophile. Option A is incorrect because an electrophile is electron-deficient, not electron-rich. Option C is partially correct, as an electrophile does attack an electron-deficient species, but it is not the main defining characteristic. Option D is also incorrect, as electrophiles are typically reactive and undergo chemical reactions.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of an Electrophile