The Expected First Intermediate Formed During a Halohydrin Reaction Is

question 145

Multiple Choice

The expected first intermediate formed during a halohydrin reaction is:

• A) a halonium ion.
• B) the most stable carbocation with OH on the adjacent carbon.
• C) the most stable carbocation with X on the adjacent carbon.
• D) a cyclic oxonium ion.
• E) the most stable carbanion.

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