Question

In the reaction

the electrophile involved is

• A. dichloromethyl cation $C^\oplus HCL_2$
• B. dichloromethyl anion $C^\ominus HCL_2$
• C. formyl cation $C^\oplus HO$
• D. dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)