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polly:
Since chlorine is very electronegative, wouldn't the :CCl2 be more reactive??

Mitch:
Eventhough it is electronegative it can still inductively donate some of it's electron density into the vacant orbital of the carbene. I was told this by a carbene chemist that works for Guy Bertrand. Guy's one of the big shots in the field.

polly:
i see...thanks

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