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The conversion of 2,3-dibromobutane to 2...

The conversion of 2,3-dibromobutane to 2-butene with Zn is

A

Redox reaction

B

`alpha`-Elimination

C

`beta`-Elimination

D

Both `alpha`-elimination and redox reaction

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The correct Answer is:
A
`CH_(3)-overset(Br)overset(|)(CH)-overset(Br)overset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)+Zn to ZnBr_(2)+CH_(3)-CH=CH-CH_(3)`
It is an example of redox reaction.
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