In a highly polar medium, the direct heterolytic ionization of tert-butyl chloride () leads to the generation of which specific reactive intermediate?

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In a highly polar medium, the direct heterolytic ionization of tert-butyl chloride ($(CH_3)_3C-Cl$) leads to the generation of which specific reactive intermediate?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. In a highly polar medium, direct ionization of an alkyl halide like involves heterolytic fission. The more electronegative chlorine atom takes the bonding electron pair, leaving behind a tert-butyl carbocation () and a chloride ion ().

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