What are the different types of carbenes?

Singlet

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Triplet

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Both of the above

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both of the above
Carbenes can be classified as Singlet and Triplet. Singlet carbenes have the valence electrons as spin paired. Whereas, Triplet carbenes have valence electrons unpaired or in different orbitals.

Hence, the correct option is $C$

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