Which one of the following characteristics belongs to an electrophile?

  • A
    It is any species having electron deficiency which reacts at an electron rich $C$-centre
  • B
    It is any species having electron enrichment, that reacts at an electron deficient $C$-centre
  • C
    It is cationic in nature
  • D
    It is anionic in nature

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