Why is #CO_2# an electrophile?
1 Answer
Aug 9, 2016
The carbon centre is bound to 2 strongly electronegative atoms, which tend to make the carbon centre highly electrophilic.
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide, as dry ice, is actually used a lot in organic synthesis. Addition of Grignard reagent,
Normally you would pour your Grignard solution directly onto dry ice pellets, and take a step back.