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Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?
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$\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}$
Electron deficient species are known as electrophiles.
Among the given, $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{\oplus}$ has lone pair of electrons for donation, so it is not electron deficient and hence, not an electrophile.
Among the given, $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{\oplus}$ has lone pair of electrons for donation, so it is not electron deficient and hence, not an electrophile.
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