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Published on: August 14, 2026
+ CHCl 3 + NaOH 
The electrophile involved in the above reaction is :
A
Dichloromethyl cation 
B
Dichlorocarbene (:CCl 2 )
C
Trichloromethyl anion 
D
Formyl cation 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The electrophile is dichlorocarbene, (:CCI 2 ) generated from chloroform by the action of a base
OH – + CHCI 3 
HOH + : 
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