Following is an example of an E2 reaction.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The reaction is an acid-catalyzed enol dehydration—an elimination reaction(Involves removal of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule). In the reaction, the removal of an $H O H$ substituent results in the formation of a double bond. Therefore, it is an $E 1$ elimination reaction.

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