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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which of the following is a β -elimination reaction ?
A
HO–CH 2 –CH 2 –Br 
B
CHCl 3 + KOH 
CCl 2
CCl 2
C
D
CH 2 =CH–Cl 
HC ≡ CH
HC ≡ CH
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
β -elimination is that elimination reaction in which substrate looses two atoms from 1 & 2 position.
CH ≡ CH + HCl
NaNH 2 is strong base so give β -elimination reaction.
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