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Which of the following is an example of electrophiles?(a) Thalidomide(b) Aflatoxin(c) Epoxides(d) BenzopyreneThe question was asked in an online quiz.My question is based upon Bioactivation and Tissue Toxicity in chapter Biotransformation of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

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Correct CHOICE is (c) Epoxides

For explanation I WOULD say: Electrophiles are species deficient in electron pair. Important electrophiles are epoxides, hydroxylamines, nitroso, and AZOXY DERIVATIVES, nitrenium IONS, and elemental sulphur.



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