Which of the following is not an electron-deficient intermediate?

Carbocation

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Carbanion

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Free radical

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbanion
Carbocation and free radical both are electron-deficient intermediates, while carbanion is an electron rich intermediate.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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