Q27 / 160 · WBJEE 2015 · Chemistry

The reaction of methyltrichloroacetate $\left(\mathrm{Cl}_{3} \mathrm{CCO}_{2} \mathrm{Me}\right)$ with sodium methoxide $\mathrm({NaOMe})$ generates

A
carbocation
Correct answer
B
carbene
C
carbanion
D
carbon radical

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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