What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 24

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of an alkene with HBr to give a bromoalkane?

• A) carbocation
• B) carbanion
• C) radical
• D) cyclic bromonium ion

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