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B
E2
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C
Ei
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D
E1cB
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Solution
The correct option is DE1cB E1cB takes place in a basic medium where the H atom that can be removed should be relatively acidic. A presence of a poor leaving group is also necessary. Here α−H is acidic and OH is a very poor leaving group. In a basic medium, the reaction can go only through E1cB. Progress of the reaction is as follows: (a) Base abstracts α−H: