How many types of substituted alcohols (stereoisomers not considered) are possible in the given reaction?
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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Solution
The correct option is B Three Elimination of chlorine forms a carbocation. Three different resonating structures are possible for this carbocationic compound. Thus a total of three types of substituted alcohols are possible as shown above.