Which of the following statements is correct about the above reaction? : The reaction proceeds by `α` elimination via the formation of a carbene as an intermediate., The reaction proceeds by `α` elimination via the formation of a carbanion as an intermediate., The reaction proceeds by El mechanism., The reaction proceeds EIcB mechanism.

Options

A. The reaction proceeds by `alpha`elimination via the formation of a carbene as an intermediate.
B. The reaction proceeds by `alpha`elimination via the formation of a carbanion as an intermediate.
C. The reaction proceeds by El mechanism.
D. The reaction proceeds EIcB mechanism.

Answer

A