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JEE Main 2016 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)

Question

Which one of the following reagents is not suitable for the elimination reaction?

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Correct answer
ANaI

Step-by-step explanation

To get the desired product, an elimination reaction needs to occur.

For an elimination reaction, a strong base ( O − Et,    O − H ) needed. Because I − is not basic, NaI is not suitable for the following reaction.



With NaI, substitution takes place.

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