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The reaction of methyl trichloroacetate ...

The reaction of methyl trichloroacetate `(Cl_(3)"CC"O_(2)Me)` with sodium methoxide (NaOMe) generates :

A

Carbocation

B

Carbene

C

Carbanion

D

Carbon radical

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B
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