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Identify the likely electrophilic and nucleophilic sites in each of the following molecules:
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H2O (water) Electrophilic site: Oxygen atom (due to its high electronegativity, it attracts electrons) Nucleophilic site: Hydrogen atoms (due to their partial positive charge, they can donate electrons) Show more…
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