Carbenes are neutral reactive intermediates with two bonds and a lone pair.
Answer
FALSE
Solution
Carbenes (:CH₂) have two bonds and a lone pair OR two bonds and an empty p orbital (singlet/triplet). They are neutral, not necessarily with a lone pair in both states.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: Reaction Intermediates
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