What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 97

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of tert-butyl methyl ether with HBr to give tert-butyl bromide?

• A) tert-butyl anion
• B) tert-butoxide
• C) tert-butyl radical
• D) tert-butyl cation

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