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Reaction of `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)Br` with aqueous sodium hydroxide follows-

A

`S_(N)1` mechanism

B

`S_(N)2` mechanism

C

any of the above two depending upon the temperature of reaction

D

Saytzeff rule

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A
Hint: `S_(N)1` mechanism is perferred because of its ability to form highly stable carbocation `(C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)(C)H_(2))`
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