Which of the following statements is true?
A)Ionic intermediates are formed in radical reactions.
B)Radicals are intermediates in polar reactions.
C)Carbocations are electrophiles.
D)Radicals are nucleophiles.

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Carbocations are electron-deficient and positively charged, making them highly reactive towards nucleophiles. They act as electrophiles and are known to undergo reactions with nucleophiles to form covalent bonds. Ionic intermediates, on the other hand, are formed in polar reactions where the reactants have significant differences in electronegativity. Radicals can act as intermediates in radical reactions but do not typically appear in polar reactions. Radicals are also not nucleophiles as they have an unpaired electron and lack a formal charge.

Which of the Following Statements Is True