Q.
The electrophile involved in the above reaction is
A) Dichloromethyl cation [image:12_image202.emf]
B) Dichlorocarbene (:$CCl_{2}$)
C) Trichloromethyl anion $(\overline{C}Cl_{3})$
D) Formyl cation[image:12_image203.emf]
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Dichlorocarbene (:$CCl_{2}$).
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.