The expected first intermediate formed during a halohydrin reaction is:

a. a cyclic oxonium ion.

b. the most stable carbocation with OH on the adjacent carbon.

c. ahalonium ion.

d. the most stable carbanion.

e. the most stable carbocation with X on the adjacent carbon.

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Ingrid Santos

4 February, 13:58

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Aaron Arellano · Answer 1

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The most stable carbonation with OH on the adjacent carbon

The expected first intermediate formed during a halohydrin reaction is:a. a cyclic oxonium ion.b. the most stable carbocation with OH on the adjacent carbon.c. ahalonium ion.d. the most stable carbanion.e. the most stable carbocation with X on the adjacent carbon.