Asked by Ameria Paxton on Jul 31, 2024

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What reactive intermediate is formed when CHBr3 is treated with hydroxide or when diazomethane is irradiated?

A) carbene
B) carbanion
C) carbocation
D) carbon radical

Reactive Intermediate

Highly reactive species formed transiently in the course of a chemical reaction.

Hydroxide

A negatively charged ion (OH-) consisting of oxygen and hydrogen.

Diazomethane

A highly reactive organic compound with the formula CH2N2, used in organic synthesis to introduce methyl groups or to form diazo compounds.

  • Understand the formation and characteristics of different reactive intermediates, including carbenes, carbanions, carbocations, and carbon radicals.
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Jayleen MarieAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Both hydroxide and irradiation with diazomethane are known to generate carbenes as reactive intermediates.