NEET2018Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2018 Chemistry Carbenes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In the reaction,
OH + CHCl₃ + NaOH → O⁻Na⁺ + CHO
the electrophile involved is
A
dichloromethyl cation (CHCl₂⁺)
B
formyl cation (CHO⁺)
C
dichloromethyl anion (CHCl₂⁻)
D
dichlorocarbene (CCl₂)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Dichlorocarbene (CCl₂) is generated in the reaction and acts as the electrophile, reacting with the nucleophile to form the product.
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