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The reaction C3H7I + Cl– → C3H7Cl + I– is thought to occur in the polar solvent CH3OH by the mechaniKinetics Chemistry Question

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The reaction C3H7I + Cl– → C3H7Cl + I– is thought to occur in the polar solvent CH3OH by the mechanism:
Step 1 C3H7I → C3H7+ + I– (slow)
Step 2 C3H7+ + Cl– → C3H7Cl (fast)
Which species is an intermediate in this reaction?

A.

CH3OH

B.

C3H7+

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C.

I–

D.

Cl–

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