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In the dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides, which element is removed from the molecule to form an alkene?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Carbon
  • B Hydrogen
  • C Halogen
  • D Zinc
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Halogen
In the dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides, halogen atoms are removed from the molecule to form an alkene.

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