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Identify electrophilic centre in the following:
1. CH3CH=O
2. CH3CN
3. CH3I

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Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI
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Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI
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Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI
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Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI
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Solution

The correct option is C Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI
Among CH3CH=O,H3CCN, and H3CI, the arrow-marked C atoms are electrophilic centers, as they will have partial positive charge due to the polarity of bond.
Hence, they can accept electrons from nucleophile.

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