The Expected Intermediate Formed During a Halohydrin Reaction Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The expected intermediate formed during a halohydrin reaction is:

• A)a halonium ion.
• B)the most stable carbocation with OH on the adjacent carbon.
• C)the most stable carbocation with X on the adjacent carbon.
• D)a cyclic oxonium ion.
• E)the most stable carbanion.

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