What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 92

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of an alkene with Br₂ and water to give a bromohydrin?

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

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