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Proposed mechanism for the generation of formaldehyde from K2CO3, Br2, and DMSO starting from the methyl(methylene)sulfonium cation. The changes in free energy and enthalpy for the fragmentation step are shown (in kcal/mol at 298.15 K). 1H NMR data was obtained in acetone-d6 at 400 MHz at rt.
