Question: What intermediate (active species) was generated when you used the thiamine in the synthesis of benzoin from benzaldehyde? Carbene. R Cation Anion D. Free radical.

What intermediate (active species) was generated when you used the thiamine in the synthesis of
benzoin from benzaldehyde?
Carbene.
R
Cation
Anion
D. Free radical.

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