Which of the following are intermediate of the reaction?
A
:C−Cl2 and C.Cl2
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B
HC+Cl2 and :CCl2
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C
:C−Cl3 and :CCl2
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D
C+Cl3 and .C+Cl2
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Solution
The correct option is D:C−Cl3 and :CCl2 Dichlorocarbene is most commonly generated by reaction of chloroform and a base such as potassium t-butoxide or aqueous sodium hydroxide.