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In which of the following do(es) the elimination step occur by the E1cB mechanism?

  1. A3-hydroxybutanal with dilute , warm, giving but-2-enal
  2. B with , giving phenyl vinyl sulfone
  3. C in boiling ethanol, giving 2-methylpropene
  4. D2-bromopropane with alcoholic , giving propene

Answer: A, B

Dehydration of 3-hydroxybutanal under base and loss of from the sulfone proceed through carbanions stabilised by C=O or (E1cB). Tert-butyl chloride in ethanol undergoes E1, and 2-bromopropane with alcoholic KOH undergoes E2.
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