Which of the following is an intermediate in the metal-ion catalyzed reaction shown below?

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The intermediate in the metal-ion catalyzed reaction shown is the complex formed between the metal ion (M) and the substrate (S) before the elimination of the leaving group (L). In this case, the intermediate is shown in option B, where the metal ion is coordinated to the oxygen atom of the leaving group and the nitrogen atom of the substrate.

Which of the Following Is an Intermediate in the Metal-Ion