Why does SO3 act as an electrophile?

Question:

 Why does SO3 act as an electrophile?

Solution:

Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur and the electron density at S in SO3 is reduced and they need more electrons to suppress the partial positive charge and hence they act as an electrophile.

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