What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 18

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of an alkene with Br₂ and H₂O to give a bromohydrin?

• A)Carbanion
• B)Radical
• C)Carbocation
• D)Cyclic bromonium ion

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