The reaction proceeds by the mechanism:

S_{N} 1

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S_{N} 2

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S_{N} i

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E_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $S_{N} 2$
$S N^{2}$ $mechanism will be followed due to the$
$presence of pyridine which is a non polar$
$solvent. This also leads to inversion.$

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