A nucleophile is
Correct answer: D. Lewis base
- A. Lewis acid
- B. Bronsted acid
- C. Bronsted base
- D. Lewis base
Explanation
A nucleophile is a chemical species that donates an electron pair to form a new chemical bond. It is characterized by its electron-rich nature and its ability to participate in nucleophilic reactions. In Lewis acid-base theory, a nucleophile is considered a Lewis base, as it can donate electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond.
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