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Consider the reaction,

The correct explanation is (a) the product is formed due to nucleophilic substitution

(b) the product is formed according to Sayzeff's rule

(c) conjugated double bond product is formed due to higher stability because of resonance stabilisation

(d) (CH3)3CO- is a better leaving group.

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Correct option  (c) conjugated double bond product is formed due to higher stability because of resonance stabilisation

Explanation:

(CH3)3 CO- is a better base than a nucleophile. Hence, elimination occurs. The product formed is resonance stabilised.

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