Question

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.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The most stable carbonation with OH on the adjacent carbon