Question

How many transition states and intermediates will be formed during the course of following reaction ?

• A. 3 transition states and 3 intermediates
• B. 4 transition states and 3 intermediates
• C. 3 transition states and 2 intermediates
• D. 5 transition states and 4 intermediates

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4 transition states and 3 intermediates

As refer to the above image hence it involves $4$ transition states and $3$ intermediates.