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Reactions 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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The correct Answer is:
A
Benzylic halides show high reactivity towards the `S_(N^1)` reaction.
The carbocation thus formed gets stabilised through resonance as shown in the figure.
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