What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 36

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of propene with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) to give 3-bromo-1-propene?

• A)Cyclic bromonium ion
• B)Allylic carbocation
• C)Allylic carbanion
• D)Allylic radical

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