what is the meaning of electrophobic and electrophilic?

Cunnyguy

3 years ago

Electrophiles are electron deficient species and can accept an electron pair from electron rich species. Examples include carbocations and carbonyl compounds.

Tifepraise

3 years ago

Electrophiles are electron deficient species and can accept an electron pair from electron rich species. Examples include carbocations and carbonyl compounds. A nucleophile is electron rich species and donates electron pairs to electron deficient species. Examples include carbanions, water , ammonia, cyanide ion etc.

Electrophobia is the fear of electricity. The cause of electrophobia is usually a traumatic past experiences with electricity, include getting shocked, be it just a small voltage shock that scared them, or getting electrocuted and experiencing getting burns or other more serious injuries. Some might have seen on TV or have read in the news about people getting killed because of accidental electrocution