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ADichlorocarbene
BMethyl carbocation
CChlorine gas
DHydrogen peroxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Dichlorocarbene
Base induced loss of HCl from CHCl3 generates the reactive intermediate dichlorocarbene.
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