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Ethene is prepared from chloroethane this is an example of a reaction _

Correct answer: D. Dehydrohalogenation

  • A. From alkynes
  • B. Removal of vicinal dihalides
  • C. Acidic dehydrogenation
  • D. Dehydrohalogenation

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Dehydrohalogenation' because it accurately describes the reaction process of converting chloroethane to ethene by removing both the halogen and hydrogen elements. The other options are incorrect because they either do not align with the reactants involved or do not represent the specific removal process observed in this reaction.

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