Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile?

Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile?
A Nucleophiles attack low $e^-$ density sites
B Nucleophiles are not electron seeking
C Nucleophile is a Lewis acid
D Ammonia is a nucleophile

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Nucleophiles are electron-rich species that donate an electron pair, so they act as Lewis bases, not Lewis acids.

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