Reaction of chloroform () with strong aqueous base yields a reactive intermediate. What type of elimination generates this?

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Reaction of chloroform ($CHCl_3$) with strong aqueous base yields a reactive intermediate. What type of elimination generates this?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Both the proton and the chloride leaving group are removed from the exact same carbon atom ( -elimination or 1,1-elimination) to generate dichlorocarbene.

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