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Why does $S O_{3}$ act as an electrophile?

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$S O_{3}$ as an electrophile.

$S O_{3}$ act as an electrophile because:

(i) Three highly electronegative oxygen atoms are attached to sulphur atom. It makes sulphur atom electron deficient.

(ii) Due to resonance also, sulphur acquires a positive charge.

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