Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 38
Question: Reaction intermediate of E1cB reaction is:
Options:
A) Carbocation
B) Carbanion
C) Benzyne
D) Free radical
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] In E1cB reaction the compound must have an acidic hydrogen on its β carbon and a relatively poor leaving group on the α carbon.The base abstracts the β - proton and generates negative charge on the carbon atom to form carbanion.
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