Question

Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile ?

• A. Nucleophiles attack low $e^{-}$ density sites
• B. Nucleophiles are not electron seeking
• C. Nucleophile is a Lewis acid
• D. Ammonia is a nucleophile

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Nucleophile is a Lewis acid

Nucleophiles are electron rich species and hence acts as Lewis base. On the other hand, lewis acids are electron deficient species.