Is HBr an electrophile?

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Explanation:
$HBr$ is an electrophile, Since the pi electrons in an alkene react with the electrophilic $H^{+}$ of $HBr$ , $HBr$ behaves as an electrophile when it reacts with alkanes.
This is because, because of its partial negative charge, Br in $HBr$ pulls electrons away from hydrogen.
Therefore, hydrogen is electrophilic or electron-deficient.
Electrophile: Any molecule, ion, or atom that is electron deficient in some way can behave in an electrophilic manner, In other words, an electrophile is a chemical that likes electrons or attacks the negative of a molecule.
Hence, $HBr$ is an electrophile.

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