What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 82

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of an alkene with aqueous acid to give an alcohol?

• A) carbocation
• B) carbanion
• C) radical
• D) carbene

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