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Heya. I would like to try this qn.
A is out as the reaction is more likely to be an addition reaction since only one product is formed. Thus, not a substitution rxn.
B is out as explained in A
C is out as the hydrocarbon cannot be an alkane as it doesnt undergo addition rxn
My answer would be D. An alkene
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Good analysis using Elimination Method.
That is the approach towards such question in Organic Chemistry.
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the answer is D b/c it is an addition rxn of Alkene not a Substitution rxn
and addition rxn normaly does not require uv light and it can not be an alkane
b/c it will not satisfy the alkane formula
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