The following is generic depiction of a reaction using the curve arrow formalism. Which of these statements is not correct for this reaction?
A)Electrons move from C to B.
B)Electrons move from B to A.
C)In the products,a bond forms between C and B.
D)In the products,A would have a positive charge.

Question

The following is generic depiction of a reaction using the curve arrow formalism.  Which of these statements is not correct for this reaction?
A)Electrons move from C to B. 
B)Electrons move from B to A. 
C)In the products,a bond forms between C and B. 
D)In the products,A would have a positive charge.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the arrow direction, electrons are moving from B to A, therefore A would gain electrons and become negatively charged, not positively charged.

The Following Is Generic Depiction of a Reaction Using the Curve