Why is $C H_{3} C l$ $CH_3Cl$ an electrophile?

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Why is $C H_{3} C l$ $CH_3Cl$ an electrophile?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-26T14:02:57

The carbon center is electrophilic.

Explanation:

Chlorine is significantly more electronegative than carbon, so the C-Cl bond is polarized, leaving the carbon electron deficient.

However, when considering the reactions of alkyl halides as electrophiles in general, do also take note of the covalent bond $(C-X)$ $"(C-X)"$ strength and the stability of the halide anions ${(X}^{-})$ $"(X"^{-})$ when it becomes a leaving group.

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