The reaction which is induced in the preparation of ethene from chloroethane is
A
-climination
B
reduction
C
-elimination
D
dehalogenation
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A
Alkyl halides on heating with alcoholic potash eliminate one molecule of halogen acid to form alkenes. This reaction is known as dehydrohalogenation reaction. This is an example of 
-elimination reaction. The reaction is as follows
(Here, 
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