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CH 3 - CH 2 I reacts more rapidly with strong base in comparison to CD 3 CH 2 I
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The eIimination of HI (or DI) in presence of strong base shows E2 elimination . The rate determining step involves breaking up of C - H (or C-D) bond. The C-D bond being stronger than C-H and thus elimination is faster in case of CH 3 – CH 2 I.
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