Which of the following reaction intermediates is produced during an addition reaction between hydrogen iodide and methylenecyclohexane? a tertiary carbocation

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The addition of hydrogen iodide to methylenecyclohexane proceeds via a carbocation intermediate. The carbocation formed has a substituted cyclohexyl group, which stabilizes the positive charge. This substitution leads to the formation of a tertiary carbocation. Therefore, the best choice is D, a tertiary carbocation.

Which of the Following Reaction Intermediates Is Produced During an Addition