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Interpretation:
The reaction which gives the best yield of styrene is to be chosen.
Concept introduction:
Substitution reaction: A reaction in which one of the hydrogens of a hydrocarbon or a
Elimination reaction: A reaction in which two substituent groups are detached and a double bond is formed is called elimination reaction. The hybridization of the atoms thus changes from sp3 to sp2.
Nucleophilic substitution reaction: A reaction in which one of the hydrogens of a hydrocarbon or a functional group is substituted by any nucleophile is called substitution reaction.
A nucleophile is a molecule or atom with most negative charge.
There are two types of nucleophilic substitution reactions:
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