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The reagent is
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A sodium
  • B KOH in etanol
  • C sodamide
  • D zinc dust in ethanol
Solution:
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The correct answer is: sodamide
The product of first HBr elimination is a substituted vinyl bromide. The vinyl halides are less reactive and hence, a stronger base (NaNH2) is used to remove second HBr molecule.

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