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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question
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How can a carbanion be formed from a C-H bond?
Options
A Homolytic cleavage
B Heterolytic cleavage with removal of H+
Correct Answer
C Electromeric shift
D Resonance
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbanions are formed by heterolytic cleavage of a C-H bond where the carbon takes both electrons from the bond, losing H+.

Hint

Carbon retains the electron pair.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 485 of 1999
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