Asked by Olivia Galvan on Jul 31, 2024
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Which of the following is a carbene?
A) CH2
CHO-
B) CH3CH2∙
C) :CCl2
D) CH3CH2+
E) NCO-
Carbene
A highly reactive molecule containing a carbon atom with two nonbonded electrons and bonded to two atoms typically forming a divalent species.
- Provide an overview of the conformation and reactive characteristics of carbenes.
Verified Answer
CC
Crischa CaminosAug 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Carbenes have a neutral carbon atom with two unshared electrons. In choice C, there is a double bond between two carbon atoms and the carbon on the left has two unshared electrons, making it a carbene. The other choices do not have a neutral carbon atom with two unshared electrons.
Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of the conformation and reactive characteristics of carbenes.