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The above transformation proceeds through:

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Electrophilic addition
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Benzyne intermediate
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Nucleophillic substitution
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Oxirane
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Solution

The correct option is C Nucleophillic substitution
The given transformation proceeds through activated nucleophilic substitution. The nucleophilic aromatic substitution requires drastic conditions unless strong electron withdrawing groups such as nitro group are present in ortho and para positions. In the given reaction, chlorine is replaced by the hydroxide ion.

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