NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What type of reaction is the dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides with zinc?
Options
- ASubstitution reaction
- BAddition reaction
- CElimination reaction
- DOxidation-reduction reaction
Correct answer
A. Substitution reaction
Step-by-step solution
The dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides with zinc is a substitution reaction, where halogen atoms are substituted with carbon-carbon double bonds to form an alkene.