Which of the following statements is false?
A) Carbenes are generally long lived.
B) Carbenes have a carbon with non-bonding electrons.
C) Carbenes have a carbon missing an octet.
D) Carbenes can be formed by α-elimination.
E) Carbenes are electrophilic.

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Carbenes are generally short-lived due to their highly reactive nature. They have a very short lifespan and are highly reactive intermediates.

Which of the Following Statements Is False