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Which of the following sequence of reactions (reagents) can be used for the conversion of C6H5CH2CH3 into C6H5CH=CH2?

A.SOCl2; H2O

B.SO2Cl2 ; alc. KOH✓ Correct

C.Cl2/hv; H2O

D.SOCl2; alc. KOH

Explanation

To convert 1 phenylethane to 1 phenylethene . First, we need to treat 1 phenylethane with 2 2 SO Cl then followed by the alcoholic KOH. The following reaction is shown below: Hence, the correct option is (b).

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