Q. Dehydrohalogenation in presence of $OH^{-}$ is correctly represented by

A) [image:12_image166.emf]
B) [image:12_image167.emf]
C) [image:12_image168.emf]
D) [image:12_image169.emf]
Explanation

(b)
The dehydrohalogenation in presence of $OH^{-}$is correctly represented by
[image:12_image410.jpeg]
In this mechanism the base $OH^{-}$ removes a proton from the $\beta$ carbon.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.