In the reaction
dichloromethyl anion ()
formyl cation ()
dichloromethyl cation ( )
dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)
As we learnt that
Reimer Tiemann's reaction -
The electrophile used is CCl2 (Dichloromethylene) -CHO is introduced in the ortho position.
- wherein
(electrophile)This is incorrect.
Option 1)
dichloromethyl anion ()
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
formyl cation ()
This is incorrect.
Option 3)
dichloromethyl cation ( )
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)
This is correct.