Outlined below is a syntheis of the gypsy moth sex attractant(E) (A type of pheromone). Give the structure of the gypsy moth sex attractant(E) and of the intermediates in the synthesis.
Conversion of sodium acetylide to (A) involves

Elimination (E2 mechanism)

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Nucleophilic substitution

(S_{N} 1 m e c h a n i s m)

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Nucleophilic substitution

(S_{N} 2 m e c h a n i s m)

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Electrophilic addition

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Solution

The correct option is C Nucleophilic substitution $(S_{N} 2 m e c h a n i s m)$
This is a nucleophilic substitution $(S_{N} 2 m e c h a n i s m)$ reaction where alkanide attacks on alkyl halide.
Mechanism of reaction:

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Toluene reacts with a halogen in the presence of iron (III) chloride giving ortho and para halo compounds. The reaction is

(a) electrophilic elimination reaction

(b) electrophilic substitution reaction

(d) nucleophilic substitution reaction

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