Nucleophilic Atom
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A nucleophilic atom is an electron-rich atom in a molecule or ion. Use the following generalizations to identify the most common types of electron-rich atoms.
1. An atom bearing one or more lone pairs but not a formal positive charge is electron-rich.
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2. A formally neutral atom bearing a partial negative charge is electron-rich.
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3. A carbon atom not bearing a formal or partial positive charge and multiple-bonded to another carbon atom is electron-rich.
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see also electrophilic atom, nucleophile, electrophile