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Why does $\mathrm{SO}_3$ act as an electrophile?
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Three highly electronegative oxygen atoms are attached to sulphur atom. It makes sulphur atom electron deficient. Due to resonance also, sulphur acquires positive charge. Both these factors make $\mathrm{SO}_3$ an electrophile.
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